Animals-and-Pets
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Magical 'Madigan Squeeze'
This newborn foal wouldn’t nurse. Then an odd new method worked exactly as described.
2 min |
September 2016
Horse and Rider
Trainers On The Rise
How do you make it as a pro in the horse world? Find inspiration for your own riding goals from these snapshots of six up-and-coming trainers.
10+ min |
March 2017
Horse and Rider
Trends For 2017
What’s new and exciting for riders and their horses this year? Here are a few things on our radar to keep an eye on.
7 min |
March 2017
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Help for a Nervous Pattern Horse
Build confidence in your horse at the start of your pattern with advice from professional Jeff Mellott.
5 min |
April 2017
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Keep a Fresh, Clean Barn
What’s that sweet smell? With a little planning and ongoing effort, it can be the inside of your barn.
2 min |
April 2017
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Get Through The Line
Executing four consistent lead changes in a row is challenging. Here I’ll offer advice on how to improve your changes down the line and score when it comes time to show.
7 min |
July 2017
Horse and Rider
Boost Your Wildlife Savvy
Keep yourself and your horse safe when you cross paths with wildlife on the trail.
8 min |
July 2017
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Take Charge
Here’s how to take charge and build a better, more responsive trail partner for safety and control.
3 min |
July 2017
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Road-Ready Tips
Put my best hauling hints to work to keep your horse safe, healthy, and happy on the road.
3 min |
July 2017
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Ease Fireworks Anxiety
What to know and do to keep your horse from panicking and possibly hurting himself at the sound of Fourth of July celebrations.
2 min |
July 2017
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Youth Riders Should Know...
Kids and horses make the perfect pair for valuable life lessons.
3 min |
September 2017
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Change It Up!
This creative exercise is easy, fun, and guaranteed to get you focused on your riding—instead of your nerves.
3 min |
September 2017
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Barrel Arc and Counter-Arc
Improve your horse’s position going around the first and second barrel.
4 min |
December 2016
Horse and Rider
Get Ready To Win
Winning doesn’t come easily. Use my advice to prepare yourself and your horse to win.
4 min |
December 2016
Horse and Rider
The ‘Man of Trail' SHARES HIS TIPS
I’ve designed some of the toughest trail courses for the top shows. Now I’ll help you navigate them.
7 min |
December 2016
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Meds or Management?
Use good old-fashioned horsemanship to minimize the need for medication and help keep your horse healthy.
9 min |
January 2017
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Bits That Go Ouch!
Do you have a thorough understanding of how your it acts on your horse’s mouth? Here you’ll learn exactly how your bit and its configuration work on your horse’s mouth in response to rein pressure.
8 min |
January 2017
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Dad, The Driver
Larry Weatherford describes himself as his daughter’s driver—to shows, clinics, and competitions. But he’s much more than that when it comes to helping her chase her horse dreams.
4 min |
January 2018
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The Facts Of Headshaking
Learn what we really know about this complex, confusing, and often frustrating condition.
6 min |
January 2018
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In For The Long Haul
Make the post-ride experience a positive one to end your trail ride on a high note.
3 min |
January 2018
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Meet Your Challenge
Meet Your Challenge
4 min |
January 2018
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reading radiographs
the images appear in black and white, but answers lie in shades of gray. learn why your horse’s radiographs may mean different things to different people
10 min |
february 2017
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10 tips for ranch logs
here are 10 hints for practicing over logs and poles to help you perform better in ranch riding and ranch trail classes.
6 min |
february 2017
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seniors that still have it
age is just a number, at least when it comes to these six senior horses.
10+ min |
february 2017
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Electrolyte Primer
Does your horse need extra electrolytes during these hot summer months? If he’s sweating a lot, he probably does. Read on.
2 min |
August 2017
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Is It You? Or Your Horse?
The responsibility for problems between a horse and rider rarely lies solely with one or the other.
3 min |
August 2017
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Aged Quarter Horse Geldings
Evaluate and place these aged Quarter Horse geldings. Then see how your choices compare to our expert judge’s.
3 min |
August 2017
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Why Won't He Move?
Balky horses have reasons for their behavior. Here’s how to recognize root causes and overcome the different varieties of balkiness.
5 min |
August 2017
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Minor Tack Changes, Major Results
Learn how minor adjustments to your tack can help you see major results at your next barrel race.
5 min |
December 2017
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Discover A Desert Diamond
California’s Joshua Tree National Park offers spectacular trail riding through unique desert ecosystems.
6 min |