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Skill Set Unlocked
Master these milestones to get your horse ready to tackle all-around classes with advice from APHA Professional Horseman Mike Hachtel.
9 min |
Fall 2019
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#nofilter
Whether Alex Bauwens is shooting arrows off the back of a horse or sliding to a stop, she’s documenting it on social media to connect with like-minded riders.
8 min |
Fall 2019
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Thoroughly Modern Cowgirl
She grew up on Arizona’s famous Bar U Bar Ranch and has been riding and showing great horses ever since. Today, Laurel Denton lives the ultimate Western life while excelling in the sports she loves.
9 min |
July 2017
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Loping Out Loud
If you get breathless and jittery at the lope, try this to substitute enjoyment for anxiety.
3 min |
July 2017
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BraveHearts Brings Adopted Mustangs And Veterans Together
On a back road in Illinois, just south of the Wisconsin border and hidden among fields of corn and soy, sits a horse farm.
2 min |
December 2017
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Ride For Life
Stay in the saddle the rest of your life by focusing now on posture, balance, and core strength.
3 min |
December 2017
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Tend Your Oldster
Have a senior horse in your herd? Here’s how to keep him in the best possible shape throughout his teen years and beyond.
2 min |
December 2017
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Lessons Learned
AS MUCH AS I wish I could, I can’t seem to shake my stubborn streak of cowboy pride. Sometimes it manifests itself in a positive way—doing a job right or not backing down in the face of a challenge.
3 min |
December 2017
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Junior Paint Geldings
Evaluate and place these junior Paint geldings. Then see how your choices compare to our expert judge’s.
3 min |
December 2017
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Under-Saddle Aggression
Aggressiveness in a ridden horse should never be ignored. Learn the causes plus some fixes you can apply from the saddle.
6 min |
January 2018
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Let Him Lope!
This ‘passenger exercise’ trains your horse to maintain a relaxed lope as you learn how to trust him and ‘let go.’
3 min |
January 2018
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Riding Outside The Circle
Family Style
4 min |
August 2017
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Simplify The Turn
Use a snaffle bit, and ride two-handed to begin. You can go to the bit you regularly ride with and use one hand as you gain confidence and control. Return to the snaffle bit when you feel like your horse needs a tuneup or special attention to any of the parts of the drill. Pay attention to how your horse learns in any drill so you can tailor your methods to get the best response.
2 min |
August 2017
Horse and Rider
Get Snaffle-Bit Smart
This simple, go-to piece of tack has more going for it than you might know. Learn about proper use and different styles of snaffles.
4 min |
August 2017
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feel good work for your senior horse
check out these tips for exercise strategies your old guy will enjoy and benefit from.
4 min |
february 2017
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Leadership, Purpose, And Partnership
Leadership, Purpose, And Partnership
4 min |
February 2018
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Let Your Senior Shine
Mindful management can extend your senior performance horse’s career and enjoyment of his life.
4 min |
February 2018
Horse and Rider
Hoof Makes The Horse
Use my hoof-maintenance and trail-prep tips for a safe, fun ride.
3 min |
February 2018
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Arizona Trails
Snow on the ground? Give your trail horse a break, and enjoy the rustic elegance of a Tucson guest ranch.
8 min |
February 2018
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Rest & Relaxation
Choose the right retirement facility for your senior horse with this step-by-step guide.
8 min |
February 2018
Horse and Rider
30 Is The New 20
ADVANCES IN EQUINE HEALTH CARE HAVE EXTENDED YOUR HORSE’S POTENTIAL LIFESPAN. WHAT SHOULD YOU EXPECT AS HE GROWS OLDER?
9 min |
February 2018
Horse and Rider
Let's Talk Tape
Learn about Kinesiology tape and why its becoming a popular alternative therapy for your equine partner.
8 min |
January 2017
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Correct Lead-Change Anticipation
All-around trainer Leslie Lange provides exercises for a reader who’s having trouble with her gelding anticipating lead changes in horsemanship and western riding.
4 min |
January 2017
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Less Me, More We
I SPENT THE past 20 years or so as a magazine editor, observing and writing about horsemanship, rodeo, and cowboy culture. When that phase ended, I decided that rather than write about people doing interesting things, I wanted to do interesting things.
4 min |
September 2017
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Be Trail - Tack Savvy
Follow these expert trail-tack guidelines for optimal safety, fit, comfort, and control.
3 min |
September 2017
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Why Kids Should Ride
In today’s world, horses may be one of the best tools ever for fostering healthy, well-adjusted children.
9 min |
September 2017
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Catch Fall Color
Ready to ride through spectacular fall color? Here’s how to plan your trip, and stay safe and comfortable on your ride.
7 min |
September 2017
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Southwest Solitude
Discover history and beauty in Canyons of the Ancients National Monument.
5 min |
September 2017
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The Biggest Mistakes Nonpro Riders Make
Being a non-pro/amateur rider is challenging. But it can be easier if you avoid making these seven common mistakes.
4 min |
April 2017
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To Breed to Breed? Or Not
Learn the crucial questions you should answer before deciding to breed your mare.
9 min |