Western

The Western Horse


Reining, cutting, working cow horse, Western pleasure, ranch sorting, team penning, trail, halter, showmanship… The foundations for these events came to the New World with the Spanish Conquistadores and were refined on the ranches and trail drives of the Old West.  The ideal “Western” horse is the American Quarter Horse, and the history of Western riding is tied firmly to the development of this breed.  The ideal Western mount is obedient, brave, cow-savvy, athletic, and light in the bridle.

Don Martin Teaches Riders to Enjoy Their Horses

Don Martin lives on his family’s hundred acres of fenced pastures just beyond the city limits of Brandon, Mississippi. He’s…
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