Our Horse Training & Showing category supports riders at every level—whether you’re working on the basics at home or stepping into the show ring. Explore training tips, discipline-specific guidance, show prep advice, and insights that help you and your horse grow together. From confidence-building exercises to competition strategies, this section is your resource for becoming a stronger, more effective, and more connected equestrian team.
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What is Western Dressage?
Read more: What is Western Dressage?Western Dressage integrates the historically validated principles of dressage with the best of western stock horse tradition. It is a systematic and progressive system of training for the western horse and rider in traditional stock tack with the purpose of enjoying a safe, pleasurable, versatile, and useful working horse. The hallmarks of the Western Dressage…
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What is Combined Driving?
Read more: What is Combined Driving?Combined driving is designed to test a horse’s or a team’s speed, stamina, obedience, and athleticism, in three distinct and demanding phases usually held over the course of three days, and is actually modeled after the mounted equestrian discipline of three-day eventing.
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What is Reining?
Read more: What is Reining?The modern reining horse’s roots date back to the bygone era of the Old West where horses were a vital part of every working livestock ranch. Horses needed to be sturdy, quick, responsive, and agile to be able to herd and move cattle and other livestock across the range. A reining competition essentially shows off…
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What is impulsion?
Read more: What is impulsion?We hear the term “impulsion” in the horse world a lot, but what does it ACTUALLY mean?
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What is Para-Equestrian?
Read more: What is Para-Equestrian?The primary focus of para-equestrian sport is to provide educational and competitive opportunities for athletes with physical disabilities. Many disabled athletes compete, and even excel, in sports designed for the able-bodied, but para-equestrian in particular opens a world of competition to riders and drivers with even severe disabilities that might preclude them from other forms…
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Getting the most out of your lessons
Read more: Getting the most out of your lessonsIf you are anything like me, I work hard for my lessons, and want to get as much out of them as possible. Here are just a few tricks to help you get the most out of your time with your trainer:
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Horse Shopping & Buying Tips
Read more: Horse Shopping & Buying TipsHorse Shopping can be very exciting, and very nerve racking at the same time. There are many things to consider before making the commitment to purchase your new equine partner. Here are some tips to make you feel more confident about your purchase decision. If you have any suggestions, be sure to comment below!
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What is the United States Dressage Federation?
Read more: What is the United States Dressage Federation?If you are a dressage rider in the United States, you are probably familiar with the USDF (United States Dressage Federation). But if you aren’t a dressage rider or are new to the sport, you might not be as familiar.
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Colorado Horse News, Horse Care, Horse Health, Horse Ownership in Colorado, Horse Training & ShowingUSEF Submits Comment on USDA’s Proposed Amendments to Horse Protection Regulations
Read more: USEF Submits Comment on USDA’s Proposed Amendments to Horse Protection RegulationsThe United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has submitted a comment in response to the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) proposed amendments to the regulations that implement the Horse Protection Act. In its comment, the USEF seeks to partner with the USDA in the eradication of soring in equestrian sport. The USEF commends the USDA…
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Julie Goodnight and Barbra Schulte Partner Up for Women’s Riding and Wholeness Retreat at C Lazy U Ranch
Read more: Julie Goodnight and Barbra Schulte Partner Up for Women’s Riding and Wholeness Retreat at C Lazy U Ranch**This article is a sponsored post by Julie Goodnight*** SALIDA, Colorado, September 30, 2016—For the first time ever, horsemanship clinician Julie Goodnight and renowned cutting horse trainer Barbra Schulte team up to present their Women’s Riding and Wholeness Retreat at Granby, Colorado’s C Lazy U Ranch April 27 to May 1, 2017. This riding and self-empowerment workshop…
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About Una
Una moved to Colorado in 2007 and started the Colorado Horse Forum as a way to meet other equestrians in the area. Una now rides and competes in dressage. She operates a small dressage horse breeding program in Castle Rock.
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