Step-by-step instructions and over 100 illustrations and photographs offer guidance and insight into dozens of Western disciplines, including roping, reining, gymkhana, barrel racing, pole bending, showing, trail riding, and much more.
Western Riding offers advice on:
- choosing, buying, or renting a horse
- catching, leading, tying, and stabling
- preparing to ride, fitting tack correctly, saddling, and bridling
- mounting, rider positions, and dismounting
- riding trails, coping with traffic, and camping on horseback
- showing, showmanship, and show grooming
- mental and physical conditioning for horse and rider
- roping, reining, and cutting
- team roping and penning, calf roping, and steer daubing
