Young Rider - Winter 2022

THE CLYDESDALE

These gentle giants are known for their pulling prowess, but they're also versatile under saddle.

REINING SPINS

Trainer Aaron Ralston demonstrates the difference between a turn on the haunches and a reining spin.

Learning to Longe

This valuable skill can help both you and your horse, but it needs to be done safely and effectively.

HELPING HANDS

Equine chiropractor Dr. Callie Garlick helps horses feel and perform their best.

Online Academy

Two students with busy horse show schedules found that online learning was a perfect fit for their academic needs.

HORSEY HAIR SALON

This step-by-step guide will get your pony's mane and tail squeaky clean.

muD MaGic

With four light-colored steeds, Esme is no stranger to #grayhorseproblems.

Pony GLOW-UP

Two professional grooms teach you how to give your horse a tidy trim in this excerpt from The Kid's Guide to Horsemanship and Grooming.

HORSE HEROES

Therapeutic riding horses do an important job, so they need to be the right fit for the task.

HORSES + GYMNASTICS = Vaulting

Vaulting can be an enjoyable equestrian sport on its own or used to improve your riding seat and confidence.