Animals-and-Pets
Horse and Rider
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
Horse and Rider
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
Horse and Rider
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
Horse and Rider
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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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
Horse and Rider
Leadership, Purpose, And Partnership
Leadership, Purpose, And Partnership
4 min |
February 2018
Horse and Rider
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
Horse and Rider
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
Horse and Rider
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
Horse and Rider
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
Horse and Rider
Youth Riders Should Know...
Kids and horses make the perfect pair for valuable life lessons.
3 min |
September 2017
Horse and Rider
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
Horse and Rider
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
Horse and Rider
Meds or Management?
Use good old-fashioned horsemanship to minimize the need for medication and help keep your horse healthy.
9 min |
January 2017
Horse and Rider
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
Horse and Rider
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
Horse and Rider
The Facts Of Headshaking
Learn what we really know about this complex, confusing, and often frustrating condition.
6 min |
January 2018
Horse and Rider
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
Horse and Rider
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
Horse and Rider
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
Horse and Rider
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
Horse and Rider
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 |