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Back in May, Pendleton Whisky announced that it would be donating $100,000 to the Western Sports Foundation’s Protect the Ride campaign. Pendleton’s efforts haven’t ceased since then; the brand is still raising funds to help Western athletes who are not competing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. When coronavirus rodeo cancellations began, many Western athletes started...

Everyone has their pre-event rituals and things they tell themselves right before they hit the dirt. On Instagram this week, Tyson Durfey reflected on how he used to think before his runs: “Don’t break your leg again. “Don’t break the barrier. “If you don’t win, you’ll lose everything you worked for. “This is the B.S....

Stinna Tange (also known as Stinna Kaastrup or Stinna Tange Kaastrup) is a Danish para-dressage rider. She was born without legs, but that didn’t get between her and dressage. She’s was the double bronze medalist at the 2016 Paralympic Games in Denmark, was the European Champion in 2017, and the Double World Champion 2018. This...

For Melissa Henricks, a love for athletic competition and the Western lifestyle has been embedded in her since the beginning.  Growing up just outside Sacramento, California, she said she spent most of her free time between the back of a horse and practices for softball and soccer.  “Being an athlete was a huge part of...

Owning a horse is a life-changing experience. You’ll never again be the same after developing a bond with a horse, and these are the reasons why. 1) You wake up with a purpose: Not a lot of people like to drag themselves out of bed in the morning, but when you own a horse you are...

Every equestrian has been there. You have been training hours upon hours for this moment. As you enter the show ring, you’re ready to give everything that you’ve got. It’s with great surprise that you find yourself struggling with a maneuver you normally excel at. As you leave the arena, you feel nothing but disappointment...

Regardless of what sport you compete in, there will come a day when you meet an obstacle that overwhelms you. What you may not realize, is that your reaction to a roadblock is what defines you as an athlete. While it may be discouraging if you’re in the midst of athletic growing pains, you’re not...

You can transform your horse into a strong and willing athlete by helping him develop the proper muscles along his topline. Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon to see horses with weak backs. Don’t let your horse struggle to perform with a short, hollow back. Get him ready for work by following these ten tips! What does...