Start your Western Riding Journey here

If you are unsure how to start or transition to Western Riding, get in touch with me and I will guide you to find the trainer, online resources, equipment; or simply provide some starting points on horsemanship skills or Reining introduction for you and your horse.

If you are not quite ready yet to enter the Show ring or start lessons but aspire to get into Reining and Western Riding, this can be a stepping stone for you to join the Reining Family and community, while learning more about what to expect and where to start. It is not impossible!

Hi! I’m Julia — a Reining enthusiast and passionate about horses and Reining and everything that comes with it.


So often have I come across people saying, if I only knew where to start to become a Reiner or transition to Western Riding… Often time, resources and availability of a trainer next door is a challenge.

That is why I created this platform, to help anyone interested, wherever they are to find a starting point, provide virtual guidance, and connect you with the community and Reining Family.


No need to have any prior experience in Reining, or being NRHA member. This is for anyone, that has an equine partner currently that you want to start a new journey with or simply want to learn about the Wester Disciplines and Reining as well as the Horsemanship that goes with it.


And the best part is – it is FREE of charge. Why? Because I am passionate about the sport of Reining and our Reining Family and Community and believe so many are keen to join and find out more, I am hoping this provides more people access to information and the connections in the disciplines and communities needed to start and help develop the Sport of Reining, support Trainers, Equine Health Professionals in the discipline and Western Riding in South Africa overall. 


✅ Learn where to start with your horse and how to transition to Western 

✅ Learn about NRHA South Africa and where to find and visits shows

✅ Learn what is required to start competing in Reining

✅ Prepare confidently before starting with a local trainer

✅ Beginner friendly step-by-step guides to start the foundations of Horsemanship and Western Riding



If this sounds like something you are interested in, I am looking forward to hearing from you soon!