Show season is upon us, and we know how important it is to follow the rules of each event. Here are some tips on getting the ideal bit to enter shows without fear of disqualification. The Mouthpiece Must Be Smooth This means no coils, ridges, links, carvings, wire wrappings, twists, or spurs are permitted to […]
Tyler Magnus, a nine-time National Finals Rodeo Qualifier and a former NFR average champion in team roping, contains an immense passion for his field. “Horses are what it is all about to me. That’s all I have ever done, all I have ever wanted to do.” This dedication and pride are what led him to […]
The most important thing to remember when it comes to selecting a bit is that every horse has different needs, and that not every type of bit will work for every horse. You may need to try a few options before finding the perfect fit. When it comes to Western bits, there are two main […]
World Champion Team Roper Walt Woodard has taught roping schools for riders of all levels for more than 40 years. One thing he’s noticed, over and over again, is a lack of knowledge around proper bitting. Bits should be based on a number of factors including the horse’s age, temperament, training level, and the rider’s […]
Finding the right bit for your horse can feel overwhelming. Proper bit fit is based on a number of factors including your horse’s age, temperament, training level, and your own experience level. And there are so many bits to choose from – Metalab alone makes nearly 300! That’s why we’re giving you some Bit 101 […]
As a Top 20 NRHA Professional who has won several individual titles and coached successful reining teams, Jonathan Gauthier knows a thing or two about training young horses and riders. Over the course of his career, Gauthier has created foundational programs for reining horses, that have proven highly effective across Western disciplines including cutting, roping […]
Cowboy Tyler Magnus is a legendary rodeo competitor with an illustrious career that spans nearly 40 years. Magnus is a nine-time National Finals Rodeo qualifier and a former NFR average champion in team roping. He was inducted into the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame in 2009. While Magnus admits winning is very rewarding, roping is […]
Cowboy Tyler Magnus is a legendary rodeo competitor with an illustrious career that spans nearly 40 years. Magnus is a nine-time National Finals Rodeo qualifier and a former NFR average champion in team roping. He was inducted into the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame in 2009. Magnus grew up in cattle country, with a dad […]
Emilie Veillette is a professional barrel racer and horse trainer, and is the first and youngest Canadian to be ranked in the world. Emilie views winning as an extension of her relationship with her horse – the result of good training and communication. She believes that horse love to learn. That – like most people […]
Emilie Veillette is a professional barrel racer and horse trainer, and is the first and youngest Canadian to be ranked in the world. Emilie grew up in a barrel racing family – mom was a barrel racer and breakaway roper, and dad was a bulldogger. The family rode together, traveled to rodeos together, and supported […]
Reining phenomenon Bernard Fonck knows what it takes to train an elite horse. Between his gold and silver medals, multiple world titles, NRHA Two Million Dollar Rider status, and the breeding and training facility – Fonck Performance Horses – he runs with his wife, he’s as knowledgeable and experienced as you can get. It’s that […]
Bernard Fonck is a reining phenomenon. Originally from Belgium, he has quickly risen through the ranks to become the first European-based trainer to achieve the status of National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Two Million Dollar Rider. Bernard has been competing in European and North American NRHA events since 2002, earning multiple titles over those years. […]
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