Rope horses have always been work horses. Over the years there have been plenty of standouts, but aside from venues like the National Finals Rodeo (NFR) or the United States Team Roping Championships ...

HOUSTON — Bull riding, barrel racing and team roping are some of the classic rodeo events you’ll see at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. But this year, there’s a new competition and it made its ...

TO QUOTE THE Glen Campbell song, “You Got to Try a Little Kindness” when training an unbroken or wild horse to willingly accept human touch and then respond to asked tasks. “The first step in all ...

“We have the morning feeding done. I can visit a little bit before I start riding.” Todd Wright and his dad Brent had been up several hours caring for horses in their training facility at Ottawa. “Our ...

Horses have been partners to humans for centuries, ranging in roles from war steed to ranch work to competitive sport and beyond. Over time, distinct training philosophies have been developed the ...

“Surely all of the highly trained horses used in Western movies aren’t fed those very expensive drugs and supplements.” No offense to the owners-management of large veterinary suppliers from which ...

Solo Select Horses has become a household name in the equine industry, but who is the woman behind it all? Melanie Smith has poured her life and soul into creating Solo Select and the many endeavors ...

MITCHELL, S.D. - The Charolais cattle moved nervously up and down the side of the arena as Dallas Cunningham and Catman, a horse trained to work with cattle, directed them. Catman responded to Dallas ...

When leading a horse, the safest and most effective way is to walk beside him, rather than in front of him. If you walk beside his left shoulder, holding onto the halter rope or lead shank a few ...

The Roping Futurities of America is making a substantial difference for those trying to make a living training and breeding horses. There was incredible talent between both ropers and horses showcased ...

Team roping, also known as heading and heeling, is a horse event that features a steer and two mounted riders. The first roper is referred to as the “header,” the person who ropes the front of the ...