Riding High at Brooks Lake
Explore the Continental Divide from the back of a horse at Brooks Lake, Wyoming.
BY KENT AND CHARLENE KRONE

Sale Barn 101
Stepping into a sale barn can be daunting for a first-time horse sale buyer. Don’t worry—we’re here to help.
BY CHELSEA SHAFFER

Be a Good Beginner
Make learning a new event more fun than frustration by practicing these fi ve skills.
BY JAKE TELFORD AND GILEAD FRIEDMAN, WITH ALEXIS BENNETT

Equine Dentistry Through the Ages
Learn how advanced dental treatments can be important for your horse’s long-term health.
BY BARB CRABBE, DVM

The Physics of Cow Work
Understanding proper position on a cow takes time, often years, and a lot of patience.
BY JED LAWRENCE, WITH KATIE NAVARRA

Taking Trail to the Extreme
Extreme mountain trail is an event like no other. But there are some key fundamentals you need to know to tackle the obstacles they’re faced with.
BY JIM GOFF, WITH JILLIAN SINCLAIR

The Riding Family
Bringing together a multigeneration family under one home barn can reap big benefits for all. Here’s how one family from Colorado does it.
BY JENNIFER PAULSON

On Pattern, On Target
In a talented field of exhibitors, pattern placement is one way to stand out from the crowd. Get on-point advice from three pros.
BY JENNIFER PAULSON

Smart Money Moves
We outline three different types of riders and then help you make smart money moves for your horse life.
BY CARRIE KING, WITH ALEXIS BENNETT

What You Need to Know About
Equine Asthma Is your horse’s cough a sign of something more? Learn what steps you should take to protect his respiratory health.
BY BARB CRABBE, DVM

Riding the Dragoons
Ride from cacti to pine trees in southeastern Arizona’s enchanting Dragoon Mountains with our from-the-saddle guide to top trails, area camps, and more.
BY KENT AND CHARLENE KRONE

Get Your Head
in the Game Your mindset affects your riding. Learn a few mental techniques you can use to get your head back in the game.
BY GIL FRIEDMAN, WITH NICHOLE CHIRICO

Wagons Ho in Oregon 
Saddle up to get a behind-the-scenes look at the 40th Pendleton Round- Up Wagon Train that took place earlier this year.
BY KENT AND CHARLENE KRONE

How Many Days Are Enough?
Here’s what you can expect your young horse to do after 30, 60, and 90 days with your colt starter.
BY JACOB BARRY, WITH MICHAELA JAYCOX

Equine Foster Care: Do You Have What it Takes?
Find out if fostering a neglected or abandoned horse is the right option for you.
BY BARB CRABBE, DVM

AL DUNNING’S INSIGHTS: FINDING FEEL.

GROUNDWORK - ANYONE CAN MASTER.

Bounce Back After a Botch
Bounce back after a bad run at a horse show with these expert tips.
BY MICHELLE CHAPMAN, WITH J. FORSBERG MEYER

‘Studdy’ Behavior in Geldings
Learn what to watch for in a “studdy” gelding.
BY KATHERINE HOUPT, VMD, PHD, DACVB, WITH JENNIFER VON GELDERN

Feelin’ Cowy
Use cattle work to improve your horse’s responsiveness with tips from an expert.
BY BEN BALDUS, WITH ABIGAIL BOATWRIGHT

Beautiful Banff
Ride the jewel of the Canadian Rockies using our guide to top outfitters.
BY ABIGAIL BOATWRIGHT

5 Elements of a Well-Trained Horse 
These key skills provide the blueprint for every maneuver you’ll ask of your horse.
BY AL DUNNING, WITH CHELSEA SHAFFER

Travel Papers: Nuisance or Necessity?
Health papers serve a bigger purpose than just permission to travel.
BY BARB CRABBE, DVM

START SPRING RIGHT!
RIDE COLLECTED ON A PERFECT CIRCLE
MASTER THOSE TRAIL-CLASS PINWHEELS
NAIL YOUR SPIN’S BEGINNING AND END

Doing Better by the Horse - Find out what’s been happening to promote the humane treatment of show horses.
BY JENNIFER FORSBERG MEYER

Keep Him Focused - This turnaround drill will help to keep your horse from anticipating a lead change.
JON CARPENTER, WITH KATIE NAVARRA

Be prepared - The ASPCA reminds us that September is National Preparedness Month—and don’t forget the horses. Review the feature “Prepare for the Worst” at HorseandRider.com. Learn more about ASPCA’s response team at aspca.org.

The Training Advice You Need To: MASTER RANCH RIDING LOPEOVERS FIX THE OVERBRIDLED HORSE CURE FRUSTRATING TRAILER PROBLEMS BANISH SHOW-PEN DEMONS

Stop Bugging Your Horse! Avoid these nine blunders and you’ll ride better plus make life happier for your horse. BY ROBIN GOLLEHON, WITH J. FORSBERG MEYER, Eureka Moments, Training Insights Sometimes difficult events can lead us to greater wisdom in how we deal with our horses. BY J. FORSBERG MEYER, Is My Horse ‘Too Old’? A vet explains how to tell when your horse should slow down or even retire. BY BARB CRABBE, DVM...

Lead-Change Anticipation Our techniques will correct
anticipation and improve your Western riding pattern. BY JEFFERY GIBBS, WITH ABIGAIL BOATWRIGHT, Cowgirl Strong At this remarkable Montana retreat, horses help women on their path to healing. BY LAUREN FELDMAN, Going Bridleless Have fun as you learn how to stop, back, and guide your horse—while bridleless. BY MADISON SHAMBAUGH, WITH ABIGAIL BOATWRIGHT...

Wound-Care Guide How well will your horse’s wound
heal? Learn what you can do to make a difference with the help of this handy guide from an expert. BY BARB CRABBE, DVM, Tune Up a Trail-Balker Turn your balky horse back into a willing trail companion (or keep him from balking in the first place) by training with these techniques. BY STACY AND JESSE WESTFALL, WITH HEIDI MELOCCO, Stop Your Spin Accurately A well-executed shutdown is just as important as the spin itself. Learn how to nail your stop in order to avoid penalties. BY TREVOR DARE, WITH NICHOLE CHIRICO...

On the Open Trail: Become an advocate for keeping your favorite trails open for riding with these key strategies.
BY HEIDI MELOCCO, Your Fall-Health Checklist: Now’s the time for vital tasks to keep your horse healthy and sound. BY KATIE NAVARRA, Does It Hurt? Learn how your horse’s different facial
expressions can tell you whether he’s experiencing pain.BY BARB CRABBE, DVM...

Seven Worst Hoof-Health Sins These common mistakes can
put your horse’s health and soundness at risk, Meet Team USA
Reiners hope to keep a gold-medal streak alive at the
World Equestrian Games, Camp Canada Head north of the border for top-notch horse-camping in Ontario’s Ottawa Valley...

Quick Connection : Five lessons from an expert to
help you connect quickly and solidly with that new horse or borrowed mount. BY CINDY WALQUIST, WITH ALEXIS BENNETT, Vet-Friendly Barn Do you love your veterinarian
and farrier? Learn how to keep them happy with these
10 barn-design ideas. BY BARB CRABBE, DVM...

What’s in the Bag? Confused at the feed store?
Learn how to decipher feed labels to make those important nutrition decisions. BY BARB CRABBE, DVM, Avoid Mealtime Squabbles Learn how to prevent the troubles that may arise when
you feed horses in a group.BY KATHERINE HOUPT, DVM,With Jennifer Von Geldern...
WITH JENNIFER
VON GELDERN...

Ride With Soft Hands These exercises at the walk, trot, and lope will help you develop the feel that’s key to good horsemanship. BY ROBIN GOLLEHON, WITH J. FORSBERG MEYER, Riding the Oregon Coast Hitch up your trailer, load up your horse, and drive down beautiful Highway 101 for spectacular beach riding. BY KENT & CHARLENE KRONE...

Fun Fly Facts Are you and your horse plagued by flying
pests? Take our quiz to test your fly IQ and boost your fly defense, Find the Right Approach How you handle your
approach can make— or break—your turns around the barrels, Prevent a Runaway Plan in advance to avoid dealing with one of the most dangerous horse behaviors...

Spring Trail Conditioning Prepare your trail horse physically and mentally for safe, fun rides, Invisible Guidance
Learn how to control your horse’s speed and
direction with precise, subtle cues...

When the Shoe Fits
Mark Milster’s passion for farriery has
taken him all over the world—and even
landed him in the Hall of Fame.
BY NICHOLE CHIRICO, Handle Trail Emergencies
Learn to lessen your risk on the trail, plus
how to respond in the event your horse
does become ill or injured.
BY HEATHER SMITH THOMAS...

KEEP YOUR OLD HORSE HAPPY,
HEALTHY IN WINTER, WHAT IS ‘WORKING EQUITATION’ (AND IS IT FOR YOU?), WINTER GETAWAY TUCSON’S TOP GUEST RANCHES...

Under-Saddle Aggression: Aggressiveness
in a ridden horse should never be ignored. Learn
causes and fixes. BY SANDY COLLIER, WITH
JENNIFER VON GELDERN, Beds-&-Barns Travel Guide
Get the scoop on 12 inviting riding-vacation
destinations for you and your equine friend.
BY AUDREY PAVIA...

The Reining Queen: Carol Metcalf made her name with talent, determination, and lots
of hard work. BY ABIGAIL BOATWRIGHT...

Horseplay:
A Good Idea?
If you ‘play’ with your
horse, you’re taking
a big risk. Here’s the
lowdown.
BY JUSTINE HARRISON, WITH
JENNIFER VON GELDERN, Best Advice
for Any Rider
Barrel racer Fallon
Taylor shares her key
success tips for riders
of all disciplines.
BY FALLON TAYLOR, WITH
NICHOLE CHIRICO...

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