Category: Western Events

• Preparing For Barrel Racing Season

  Hello everyone! Today we have a timely article for you all about preparing for barrel racing season! The more prepared and well-planned you are, the better your show season is going to go. We have compiled a list of the top rodeo and barrel racing season prep tips out there and made an easy-to-access list […]

  Rafter 3 Horse Development

  March 3, 2023

  Barrel Racing, Western Events

• Tie-Down Roping

  Hey, Y’all today we are going to be talking all about Tie-down Roping! This is just going to be a short article to introduce you to this amazing sport and give you the inside ropes of this phenomenal roping event. We will have many follow-ups and continued education-style articles all about every aspect of roping! […]

  Rafter 3 Horse Development

  March 3, 2023

  Roping

• Finding A Champion Barrel Racing Prospect

  Finding A Champion Barrel Racing Prospect The number one question on every barrel racer’s mind is how do I go about finding a champion barrel racing prospect, or how do I create one? Today, we are going to answer the first question.. how to FIND that champion prospect. In today’s article we are going to […]

  Rafter 3 Horse Development

  March 2, 2023

  Barrel Racing, Western Events

• How Natural Horsemanship is Revolutionizing the Equine World

    What is Natural Horsemanship and How It Gives Your Horses Freedom & Confidence There is a lot of talk these days about natural horsemanship. I’m sure you have heard about it, but there is a lot of back and forth on whether people think it is a useful practice or not. This article is […]

  Rafter 3 Horse Development

  February 28, 2023

  Barrel Racing, Western Events

• A Travel Agent’s Guide For An Equestrian: The Complete Guide To A Stress-Free Show Season

  A Travel Agents Guide For An Equestrian: The Complete Guide To A Stress-Free Show Season Hello everyone, my name is Jamie. Owner of Ridgeway Travel and Ridgeway Equine Marketing! I’m going to be discussing one of the primary reasons why I started my travel agency, HOW TO HAVE A STRESS-FREE SHOW SEASON! I remember as […]

  Rafter 3 Horse Development

  February 27, 2023

  Western Events

• Rodeo- Life On The Road

  

  Hey Y’all, today we have a super exciting Sunday article for you. We are going to be talking all about Rodeo, life on the road. I’m sure everyone who competes or loves rodeo has dreamed of traveling on the road full time…going from rodeo to rodeo, to rodeo…to rodeo! Sounds like the ultimate life, right? […]

  Rafter 3 Horse Development

  February 26, 2023

  Barrel Racing, Western Events

• Team Roping

  Hey Rafter 3 Horse Development fans, we have another short article for you, and today it’s all about Team Roping! Team roping is the only true “team event” in rodeo, and has roots dating back to the historical wild west days of roping, riding, and ranching.  This is another of our short introductory articles all […]

  Rafter 3 Horse Development

  February 21, 2023

  Roping, Western Events

• The Barrel Guide: Add Speed In Your Barrel Racing Runs

  Have you ever felt like you were plateauing with the speed in your barrel racing runs? Well, Y’all are in luck because today we are going to break down the ULTIMATE ways to add speed in your barrel racing runs! I’m excited to get down to business because ultimately, as barrel racers, we all want […]

  Rafter 3 Horse Development

  February 21, 2023

  Barrel Racing, Western Events

• Rodeo 101: Become A Rodeo Expert

  

  Rodeo 101: Become A Rodeo Expert An all-inclusive guide to rodeo 101: becoming a rodeo expert and everything you need to get started in rodeo events. Hello and welcome back everyone, today we are going to be talking about one of the GREATEST most ALL-AMERICAN events there is, Rodeo! The esteemed American tradition has excited […]

  Rafter 3 Horse Development

  February 9, 2023

  Western Events

• Choosing The Right Barrel Racing Saddle

  

  Choosing the right barrel racing saddle along with the right saddle pads for barrel racing is important because barrel racing is one wild ride! If you want to be on top of your game, you gotta have the right gear. I’m talkin’ about the right barrel racing saddle. The right barrel racing saddle is going […]

  Rafter 3 Horse Development

  February 7, 2023

  Barrel Racing, Western Events

  Barrel racing saddles, Beginners guide to barrel saddles, Choosing a barrel racing saddle