circles

Circles, Circles, Circles... Why You Should Ride Them!

Every rider should practice riding circles with their horse.
March 1, 2024
It doesn’t matter what discipline you ride, circles are good for every horse and rider! In certain competitions like western dressage tests or reining patterns, the horse must complete a circle. Riding a perfectly round circle is much harder than one might imagine. The horse cannot drift in or out and must have the right...

Reining In Slow Motion

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August 5, 2022
Training a reining horse isn’t a quick or easy process. The discipline requires challenging maneuvers that can take years to truly master. Some horses aren’t cut out for the intensity. When you find a good one, don’t let go of them! Reining Maneuvers The discipline was designed to replicate what a cow horse might do....

Riding The Perfect Circle

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January 6, 2020
Whether your a beginner or professional rider, you’ve likely performed a circle or two. This simple exercise isn’t always that easy to ride though. If you want your horse to reap the benefits, then you’ll have to turn your egg-shaped ovals into round circles. Benefits of Circles Why should you even bother with riding in...

5 Reining Movements You'll See At A Show

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June 15, 2017
PC: Edward Dalmulder Reining is an exciting sport that requires a willing horse and determined rider. During a show, the team performs a pattern that includes a series of movements. The horse must be responsive and the aids of the rider nearly invisible. A judge watches on to score each execution. Beginners and experienced riders...

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