Animals-and-Pets
Horse and Rider
Is Your Horse Hurting?
Learn how his behaviors under saddle can help you decide.
8 min |
Spring 2023
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Rate the Response
Using a hands-on method of evaluating a horse's response, Shannon Pigott can identify a good prospect from one that will present challenges.
6 min |
Spring 2023
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CHOOSE & USE ROMAL REINS
Looking to try romal reins? Our experts offer advice for picking your set and using them.
7 min |
Spring 2023
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Horse Life
A Cowboy Experience
2 min |
Winter 2022
Horse and Rider
Unwanted Weight Loss
Unwanted weight loss in horses is a vast category, and it's usually secondary to another condition.
1 min |
Winter 2022
Horse and Rider
Let's Get Cozy
Winter Must-Haves
1 min |
Winter 2022
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Gifts for Everyone
Gift Guide
2 min |
Winter 2022
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Stories of Hope
Our mission at Hope in the Saddle is to share the most meaningful and inspiring stories that emerge from the horse world-stories of how our relationships with horses can help us overcome life's toughest challenges.
4 min |
Winter 2022
Horse and Rider
A Home For Every Horse Continues 10-Year Anniversary Celebration!
Loving, safe homes seem a little closer for the adoptable horses in the care of the A Home for Every Horse's rescue partners with a generous grant from the Anheuser-Busch Foundation.
2 min |
Winter 2022
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Performance Geldings
Evaluate and place these Paint Horse performance geldings. Then see how your choices compare to our expert judge's.
3 min |
Winter 2022
Horse and Rider
From Crash-Landings to Cookies
Help your young rider prepare for a fall, recover quickly, and move past it.
3 min |
Winter 2022
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Ride with Purpose
Spending time in the saddle is the best way to build confidence. Richard Winters explains the importance of having purpose every time you walk into the barn and ride your horse.
3 min |
Winter 2022
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3 Steps to Desensitize Your Horse
Use this three-step process to help your horse remain calm when introducing him to new objects.
3 min |
Winter 2022
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No-Stirrup Riding Exercises
Riding without stirrups is a great way to stay in riding shape this winter without needing a ton of space or an outdoor arena.
3 min |
Winter 2022
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Circle Drill
When I'm working with a young horse, there are several fundamentals that I like to work on before I ever attempt working a cow.
3 min |
Winter 2022
Horse and Rider
Is He Stocked Up? Or Is It Cellulitis?
Learn the signs of cellulitis and the steps to quickly treat and manage it.
2 min |
Winter 2022
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4 Keys to Keeping Your Cool
FOR 10 YEARS I spent most of my time riding young horses and preparing them for futurities.
3 min |
Winter 2022
Horse and Rider
THE PHYSICS OF COW WORK
Learning proper position on a cow takes time, often years, and a lot of patience. Jed Lawrence offers his tips for putting physics to work in your training sessions to get you and your horse comfortable and consistent.
7 min |
Winter 2022
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DESERT GLORY
Saguaro National Park offers trail riders miles of trails through majestic saguaro cactus and unique desert ecosystems.
8 min |
Winter 2022
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Equine Dentistry Through the Ages
Learn why thorough dental examinations should begin at birth-and how advanced dental treatments can be important for your horse's long-term health.
8 min |
Winter 2022
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What's With the Gypsy Vanners?
This British breed made its way to the U.S. only about 25 years ago, and Western riders are taking notice.
8 min |
Winter 2022
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Be a Good Beginner
Make learning a new event more fun than frustration by practicing these five skills.
6 min |
Winter 2022
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Performance Horse Mares
Evaluate and place these performance horse mares. Then see how your choices compare to our expert judge's.
3 min |
Fall 2022
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Rising from the Ashes
Despite the devastating impact of multiple wildfires over the years, this therapeutic riding center persevered and continues to give back to the community.
2 min |
Fall 2022
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Abandoned Horse Earns Career at Horse Rescue
A local community and A Home For Every Horse sponsors band together to rehome abandoned horse.
3 min |
Fall 2022
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Find a Perfect Match
Choosing a riding instructor for your child can be easy, thanks to reliable accrediting organizations.
2 min |
Fall 2022
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Rhythms and Routines
Become more confident in your riding by training yourself to stay positive during your ride.
4 min |
Fall 2022
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Hard-to-Catch Horse
Learn how to earn the trust of a horse that's hard to catch so you can stop this problem before it gets out of hand.
4 min |
Fall 2022
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
Learn how horses naturally respond to various emergency scenarios so you can better understand how to approach and handle your horse if you're ever in an emergency situation.
8 min |
Fall 2022
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The Riding Family
Bringing together a multigenerational family under one home barn can reap big benefits for all. Here's how one Colorado family does it, what they get out of it, and why it's important to them.
9 min |