The National Versatility Ranch Horse Association provides a program and place for showcasing the ranch horse and it’s all around abilities. From their website: “It is the first stop for a person, whether a green novice or an accomplished horseman, in their quest for horsemanship skill advancement in riding the…
In 1821 William Becknell started moving goods along an informal trail from Franklin, Missouri to Santa Fe, New Mexico and others soon followed. In 1846 US Cavalary troops used the trail to invade New Mexico as the Mexican-American War began. The original path was created by Spaniards finding ways to…
The most commonly used bit for a horses mouth is called a snaffle bit. A bit is a snaffle because it creates direct pressure without leverage on the mouth. That means it transmits exactly the same amount of pressure on the mouth as the cowboy is putting on the reins….
There are four basic principles of cattle behavior: 1) Cattle want to see you – Cattle can see everywhere except directly in front and directly in back of them. – Movement towards the rear blind spot behind them causes them to turn and look to keep you in sight. –…
