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Barrel racing saddles are small, light, and designed for speed. If you want to buy one of these saddles, you will need to consider a few things beforehand. Some of these include seat, skirt, and fenders. This article will...

Barrel racing is one of Equestrian Americas most popular pastimes.

Even though barrel racing is a fast paced sport, it doesn't mean you can leave your horsemanship behind. If you keep correct body position throughout a barrel run it will cut precious seconds off your time, seconds that decide if you are in the money or just out of it.

Barrel racing is a fast competitive sport that gets our blood pumping and adrenaline racing, both ours and our horses. But just because we can go through a barrel pattern in 18 seconds or less doesn't mean we can leave our horsemanship behind.

You have decided that you want to start barrel racing. But just where do you start? First thing you need, is a decent barrel horse.

To compete in any event and win, you need to have the right equipment. Barrel racing is no different.

You have decided you want to start barrel racing, you are having problems, or just need some help keeping your objectives straight and being motivated. All of this can be straightened out with goal setting.

What is barrel racing? How do you start? What is barrel racing really about?

Every month I receive over 100 emails from people having problems with their barrel horses.

Every month I receive over 100 emails from people having problems with their barrel horses.

When you compete in a 4D barrel race, all riders run, no matter their ability, beginner or professional. The divisions are then determined by the times run, with the fastest horse setting the 1D time.

Your horse refuses to go in the gate at a barrel race, he rears, bucks, backs up anything but go forward. Once in he knocks over barrels and goes wide, adding unneeded seconds to your time. Your horse is becoming sour on the barrels.

To keep your barrel horse fit, you need to not only exercise his body, but his mind as well.

Your horse is seasoned, your tack is cleaned and your trailer hooked up, but where are you going?

A foundation is the basis on which a thing stands, is founded, or is supported. We need to have a solid foundation to build on, otherwise our structure will simply fall apart.

Unlike his predecessors from the state of Louisiana, Talamo didn't learn his trade while riding horses in barrel races at home-made tracks among the swamps and magnolias in Cajun country. Talamo learned about horses while working at a horse training center in Waggaman, L.A.

The speed events---races, steeplechases, barrel racing, pole bending---are some of the most exciting equestrian sports, and racing is the oldest of them all.

Originally an Open race where everyone ran together, beginners and professionals alike, barrel racing has now grown to having divisional races. But has this had a negative or positive effect on the industry?

Looks aren't everything, especially when you are selecting a first horse for a youngster. What guidelines can help you to choose the best horse for the child you love?

So you're ready to begin horseback riding. Good for you! Of course, you will want to begin with a few lessons before you head out on the trails or into the open country. How can you decide where and how to start?

A review of Smith Fork Ranch in Crawford, Colorado.

Annual Pinckney Community Rodeo offers a family-oriented fun filled day with professional rodeo show, petting zoo, pony rides, food, Craft and Business Expo and more. Rodeo benefits local youth organizations.

A controversial piece of equipment used mostly in gaming events and roping. There are several misconceptions about what a tie-down is actually used for and who should have one.

. One of the things that I learned that picking the right saddle is not as simple as it might appear at first glance. There is a lot to know about finding the right saddle. This article discusses what you need to know to find the right saddle

In many states, rodeos are put on for family entertainment. Many rodeo operations consist of family members and employees working together to produce a successful and entertaining show. Major animal protection agencies, though, find rodeos to be horribly cruel.

Looking for a really moving book? This article gives readers a list of books that are guaranteed to make them cry. Each book included here has a summary to help readers figure out if it is something they are interested in.

Cody, WY is a popular vacation destination located in northwest Wyoming. A mere one hour drive from the east entrance of Yellowstone National Park, Cody offers a variety of entertainment. Visitors will find a wide range of activities that are sure to please varied tastes.

Equestrian saddles come in a variety of shapes, sizes, materials, and even colors. Horses and riders come in all forms too. How do you find the perfect fit?

The distillation of ten years of experience in the equestrian field. How to find an instructor that will best assist you in achieving your goals in the sport.

The 2007 Reno Rodeo takes place June 15 to the 23rd at the Reno Livestock Events Center in Reno NV. This is the 88th year of the Reno Rodeo. The Reno Rodeo will also be the first stop on the Wrangler Pro Rodeo Summer Tour.

Bowie, Texas is a quiet town of 5,400 located just off of U.S. Highway 287 amidst of the oak and mesquite trees. But during June 24,26-30, Bowie, becomes alive as the town and its inhabitants revert back to the days of when the West was wild.

After putting in a day at a local horse expo, my husband asked me about the difference between Western and English styles of horseback riding. He said it seemed like Western was more "just for fun" and English seemed more like "an art form".

This year, Oklahoma will celebrate it's 100th anniversary, and the state is ready to party! There are several events scheduled throughout the year, including festivals, land runs, and the construction monuments and parks to commemorate the occasion.

The horse's natural technique when cornering at speed or on small circles is to lean in towards the centre and, left to their own devices, to turn their heads to the outside of the circle.

So you want to start taking riding lessons? Horse back riding can be a great hobby to take up for anyone, regardless of age or gender. But you might be stuck wondering how to go about finding a riding instructor who will suite your needs and goals.

Riverdale is a small town in the San Joaquin Valley of California. Every year they have their Spring Festival, complete with parade and free ice cream and follow up the next day with the annual Rodeo.

A review of the Alfred Unviersity Equestrian Summer Camp.

Need some ideas for entertaining the family during Rodeo Weekend? Here are some Old West themed activities your entire family will enjoy!

Western lovers rejoice in the rodeo. Is this a great activity for your child?

Artificial insemination, embryo transfer, cloning, transgenic, hybrid...so many terms are confusing to consumers and with misunderstanding comes fear.

Why making the switch from a treed saddle to a treeless is good for you and your horse.

Budget, shelter, food, veterinary care, hoof care, tack and other factors to consider when purchasing a horse.

There's nothing quite like a good horse story - and sometimes the true ones are as engaging as fictional ones. For horse lovers who love to read there are many books of both types suitable as gifts.

This is a review of the Double JJ Resort in Michigan. The Double JJ is a western-themed resort offering activities such as golf, horseback riding, skiing and snow shoeing. In November of this year they plan to open an indoor waterpark.

There can't be many lodgings which advertise nightly gun fights as a hotel amenity, but this is the wild West - more specifically, Cody, Wyoming. It's the town William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody put on the map.

Did you ever dream of living in the old west? You should visit the Flying W Ranch in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Informative article summarizing the industry guidelines for purcahsing or investing in a Western Performace or Sport Breed Horse, as well as guidelines for "work" or activity/eventing horse types.

If you are thinking about pursuing the world of horses, then you should know what options you have as far as competitive sports. Even your early training can be geared toward a specific event.

Riding in comfort should be a top priority - for both you and your horse. Take a look at some of these competitively-priced saddles, and choose one that can provide you with hours of comfortable riding time.

Renaissance festivals produce multiple shows with sword fighting, but the mounted joust has become the centerpiece attraction for nearly every major faire. American theatrical was put "on the map" by the Hanlon-Lees�--and the horses they rode in on.