Riding and Training

Whether you’re a competitive rider or prefer a quiet trail ride, a shared love of horses is what brings us together. Discover strategies for improving riding opportunities at home, planning unforgettable trail rides further afield, and elevating your overall horsemanship.

If you’re looking for a way to fit more horses into your life, consider finding a horse rescue or non-profit riding program near you. Many of them are desperate for volunteers, especially if you already have horse experience, so donating your time and skills can be a win-win for everyone.
Since we are the public in public lands, we must remain vigilant in our efforts to persuade our legislators to protect this incredible natural resource.
While researchers tell us that cold, dry weather is no problem for horses, it’s often problematic for us humans, who may not enjoy trudging through a foot of white stuff while bracing against a cold wind. But that leads us to a problem: what do you do with your horse when it’s too cold to ride?

When considering your plans for you and your horse over the coming year, it is a good idea to set a few goals. It’s important to make your goals achievable and realistic. This means thinking about what you want to accomplish, then thinking about how you will get there.

I can’t believe it’s October already! What I'm thinking about this month is how much fun the past show season has been. For the last two or so years I've taken a break from reining and have begun competing in a discipline called ranch riding with my reining horse Bob. Ranch riding is a nontraditional discipline that is new on the horizon but becoming increasingly popular.

"I am always impressed and appreciative of how supportive and congenial the mustang community is of each other during these events—I want to thank all my fellow competitors as well as the Mustang Heritage Foundation and the Bureau of Land Management for everything they all did during this event. It was a jam packed, exciting, fun few days."