Animals-and-Pets
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A Gift Horse Named GEORGE
When April Freeland found herself horseless, she learned the importance of never looking a gift horse in the mouth when a horse named George came into her life.
10+ min |
Winter 2020
Horse and Rider
'Studdy' BEHAVIOR IN GELDINGS
Why do some geldings act like stallions? Such behavior can cause trouble in the barn or out in pasture. Learn what to watch for and tips for safely managing a “studdy” gelding.
6 min |
Winter 2020
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Diarrhea: Is It Serious?
Learn how to tell the difference between loose manure and potentially deadly diarrhea—and how to protect your horse when the condition strikes.
9 min |
Fall 2020
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Keeping It Simple
Don’t overcomplicate kids’ first lessons.
2 min |
Fall 2020
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FALL RIDING AT FORT ROBINSON
RICH IN WESTERN HISTORY, FORT ROBINSON’S 20,000 ACRES IS FILLED WITH BEAUTIFUL BUTTES AND ROLLING HILLS, MAKING IT THE PERFECT FALL DESTINATION.
6 min |
Fall 2020
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Standing Together
This program uses horsemanship to provide hope and healing for combat veterans and first responders.
3 min |
Fall 2020
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LONGEING: More Than Running in Circles
This time-honored exercise can both train and condition your horse. Learn to make the most of it.
5 min |
Fall 2020
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How Are You Handling It?
WE’RE ALL IN THE STORM, just in different boats.
3 min |
Fall 2020
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Develop at His Own Pace
Every horse is different. Don’t let the pressure of getting ready for a particular event cause you to push your horse past what he’s capable of doing.
3 min |
Fall 2020
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Hope for Howie
This plucky gelding beat the odds—twice. Once when he survived being starved and abandoned, and again when he overcame a debilitating illness.
3 min |
Fall 2020
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Feelin' COWY
Learn how to use cattle work to improve your horse’s overall responsiveness with tips from trainer Ben Baldus.
7 min |
Fall 2020
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BREATHTAKING BANFF
RIDE the jewel of the Canadian Rockies with our insider guide to three top outfitters ready to take you into the vast Banff National Park.
8 min |
Fall 2020
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RIDING ADVENTURES IN NORTH DAKOTA'S THEODORE ROOSEVELT NATIONAL PARK
TAKE IN THE ENCHANTING GEOLOGICAL BEAUTY OF THE BADLAND’S THEODORE ROOSEVELT NATIONAL PARK.
10 min |
Summer 2020
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Reaching for the NEXT LEVEL
He’s a real-world trainer and competitive reiner whose training methodology has evolved dramatically in recent years. In our exclusive interview, learn the fascinating story behind Warwick Schiller’s change of perspective.
10+ min |
Summer 2020
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Helping Horses During the Pandemic
Hearts, Hope and Hay
4 min |
Summer 2020
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Ride & Train
BEING ABLE TO EFFECTIVELY ask your horse to slow down from a faster speed is an important maneuver in an event like reining where you’re required to go from fast to slow multiple times and make it look effortless. Outside of the showpen, it’s a great way to see how well your horse is listening and responding to your cues.
3 min |
Summer 2020
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Travel Papers: Nuisance or Necessity?
Learn how equine-travel documents protect your horse and get answers to commonly asked questions for equine-travel requirements.
8 min |
Summer 2020
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Running the Bases
Before starting this exercise, make sure you’re familiar with the center of the arena. If you’re in a new space, try walking or trotting the bases first so you get comfortable.
4 min |
Summer 2020
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Riding for a Reason
By riding 20 miles through major cities, Trail to Zero sheds light on the epidemic of veteran suicide.
4 min |
Summer 2020
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Reined Cow Horse Mares
Evaluate and place these reined cow horse mares. Then see how your choices compare to our expert judge’s.
3 min |
Summer 2020
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My Collection
SHARE YOUR COLLECTION! Send a high-resolution photo of your favorite Western items to HorseandRider@aimmedia.com.
1 min |
Summer 2020
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5 INESCAPABLE ELEMENTS OF A WELL-TRAINED HORSE
(and why the term “broke” just doesn’t work in the 21st century)
7 min |
Summer 2020
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Is Your Horse Depressed?
Certain behaviors indicate that horses can and do experience depression, which can compromise their health and performance. Learn some of the causes, symptoms to look for, and how you can help remedy depression in horses.
6 min |
Spring 2020
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TRAIL-SOUND
Be sure your next trail horse is sound enough for his job with these tips.
9 min |
Spring 2020
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Tooth-Care Trends
Learn to separate dangerous trends from tried-and-true techniques in equine dental care to help keep your horse’s teeth in optimal shape.
10 min |
Spring 2020
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The Perfect Circle
The Perfect Circle Being able to walk a perfect circle is no easy task. Brad Barkemeyer breaks down the basics of this exercise and how it’ll help your horse stay collected without losing any forward motion.
5 min |
Spring 2020
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THE LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
THIS SUMMER, HITCH UP, AND HEAD TO McCRYSTAL CREEK COUNTRY IN NORTHERN NEW MEXICO’S STUNNING SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS.
8 min |
Spring 2020
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Start and Stop a Spin
Don’t let your spin put you in the penalty box. Use my techniques to teach your horse how to properly start and stop a spin.
3 min |
Spring 2020
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Return to Freedom
Despite an early life of trauma and neglect, this mustang mare found a forever home and happy ending.
4 min |
Spring 2020
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Rescue Horses Rescuing Youth
At Charis Ranch, rescue horses are changing the lives of at-risk children.
3 min |