Western riding is about much more than just using a different saddle, and it’s a discipline in its own right. Historically, it’s a softer form of dressage. The horse, once extinct in America, was ...

This past summer Fairweather Equitation Center hosted three horse shows. Riders ranged in age from 7 to 73, and they rode horses of various breeds and colors. Placings in the Fireweed Classic and ...

Western show classes like ranch riding and ranch trail usually feature obstacles and maneuvers that a horse would face in day-to-day riding and/or working, such as crossing bridges, opening gates, ...