Navigating trail obstacles – Control the feet and you control the horse. ’ve found it to be true – the key to the horse’s mind is, in a sense, through his feet. I include some obstacle work in most riding lessons I teach. Riders reap the benefits of guiding their horses’ steps sideways, backward and forward for use in their other horse activities

Obstacle riding disciplines – Working Equitation, Mountain Trail, Show Trail, Ranch trail, Extreme Cowboy.  The appeal of riding over obstacles? A change and challenge from dressage circles or the western pleasure rail. Others are opting out of jumping for a less risky challenge.