Competitive Western Horse Events

Competitive Western Horse Events

Horses, Selection and Use

Competitive Activities Many people choose to enjoy their horses in competitive events. These activities can be either individual or team events. Some are judged by a set of written rules and specifications, and other competitive activities are timed events. Each...
Helmet Fitting Guidelines for Horse Owners

Helmet Fitting Guidelines for Horse Owners

Horse Safety, Horses

Why Wear a Helmet? Horseback riding carries a higher injury rate per hour than downhill ski racing, hang-gliding, football and motorcycle racing. Participants in competitions for these sports all wear helmets! Each year approximately 70,000 people are treated in...
Horseback Riding Safety

Horseback Riding Safety

Horse Safety, Horses

Every year, millions of Americans participate in horseback riding activities. Riders are often six feet above the ground on horses weighing more than 1,000 pounds capable of 35 miles-per-hour speeds. So while horseback riding can be very enjoyable, there are inherent...

Safety Guidelines for Horseback Riding on the Trails

Horses

Jenifer Nadeau, Equine Extension Specialist, University of Connecticut and Betsy Greene, Equine Extension Specialist, University of Vermont In order to be safe while horseback riding or driving a horse, there are many considerations. It is very important to perform a...

Horsemanship Drills: Introduction

Horses

‘; In this video series, Dr. Kathy Anderson explains certain drills that riders can do to develop the desired horsemanship hands and seat for both english and western disciplines. Horsemanship Drills: Introduction Horsemanship Drills: Western Drills at the Walk...