Horsemanship Journal Library

Horsemanship is an art that has been around for centuries. It is the art of riding and training horses. From the ancient Greeks to the cowboys of the Wild West, horsemanship has played a vital role in society. But have you ever wondered what it means or how it is different from what you already do?

Western is a captivating and dynamic discipline that continues to conquer hearts all over the UK. It provides a thrilling way for riders to engage with horses on an entirely different level. In this guide, we'll explore everything there is to know for those wanting to learn to ride western.

Buck Brannaman needs little introduction. A gifted teacher and horseman, we were lucky enough to have him visit with us again in June, at Aintree International Arena. Riders of all ages, on a variety of horses, spent three days learning from Buck, in what can only be considered horsemanship nirvana.

Cathy Sirett, author of Complete Confidence, and Kate chat about confidence and the journey that led Cathy to write her book. They explore the tools that help people move from anxiety to waking up excited to spend time with their horses and achieve their equine goals.

I start by making a full assessment of the horse by checking how their conformation is put together, how their back shape is, how they are standing, hoof balance, how they move their shoulders, their depth of girth where girth sits, and how they are trained.  Their musculature can give you an indication of how they are going to move, and what influence that will have over the saddle and then if there is work going on to improve that, you have to take into consideration what the client is going to do.