The Six Things I Always Do When I Ride
Every time I get on a horse there are always six areas that I work on. This is true for both a...
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Do You Know What You Don’t Know?
Notes From Julie Do You Know What You Don’t Know? Identify holes in your horsemanship...
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Sharing Your Passion For Horses With Kids
Notes From Julie There is much about life to learn from horses and the lessons learned are...
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Cactus Reining Classic, 2016
If there was an annual award for Perfect NRHA Show of the Year, the 2016 Cactus Reining Classic would seriously have to be in the running. You know what they say about “Location …”. The WestWorld facility in Scottsdale, Arizona has proximity to it all, great stabling, great rings, great hotels and restaurants.
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Riding With Light Hands
I remember growing up and hearing that we must always ride with light hands and not pull on our...
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It’s About Time
Notes From Julie Most things in life that are important, take an investment of time—an...
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Western Dressage: Staying In Control
Riders frequently ask how to stay in control in new situations. In fact, the most common question I am asked at clinics and featured appearances relates to training and riding outside of the horse’s normal environment. Riders are concerned about losing control and what to do if the horse is disobedient, bucks, or rears.
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The Super Horse
A super horse is simply a horse that is versatile; it is a horse that can perform well in many...
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Western Dressage: A Closer Look at Tack
Any time you are getting into a different discipline, it is important to know what tack is allowed in competition. The smart rider will research ahead of time to learn all the rules about what tack is permitted and what is not.
I recommend practicing at home with the tack you plan to use at the show.
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The Mature Rider
Most of the riders I work with are older ladies with the average age at around 52. They all want...
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