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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
Horse and Rider
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
Horse and Rider
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
Horse and Rider
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
Horse and Rider
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
Horse and Rider
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
Horse and Rider
DESERT GLORY
Saguaro National Park offers trail riders miles of trails through majestic saguaro cactus and unique desert ecosystems.
8 min |
Winter 2022
Horse and Rider
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
Horse and Rider
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
Horse and Rider
Be a Good Beginner
Make learning a new event more fun than frustration by practicing these five skills.
6 min |
Winter 2022
Horse and Rider
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
Horse and Rider
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
Horse and Rider
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
Horse and Rider
Find a Perfect Match
Choosing a riding instructor for your child can be easy, thanks to reliable accrediting organizations.
2 min |
Fall 2022
Horse and Rider
Rhythms and Routines
Become more confident in your riding by training yourself to stay positive during your ride.
4 min |
Fall 2022
Horse and Rider
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
Horse and Rider
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
Horse and Rider
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 |
Fall 2022
Horse and Rider
To Boot or Not To Boot?
Learn the pros and cons of exercise boots, and how you can decide when you should (or shouldn't!) use them on your horse.
8 min |
Fall 2022
Horse and Rider
TAKING TRAIL ΤΟ THE EXTREME
Extreme mountain trail is an event like no other. But there are some key fundamentals a horse and rider must know so they can better tackle the obstacles they're faced with.
7 min |
Fall 2022
Horse and Rider
Versatility Ranch Horse Events
Versatility ranch horse is an event that's growing in popularity every year.
2 min |
Fall 2022
Horse and Rider
One Pole for Trail Practice
When you're working with one pole in your arena, there's a lot you can do with it.
3 min |
Fall 2022
Horse and Rider
The Fall Sniffles
Even horses can be susceptible to seasonal allergies; manage this challenge with these nine strategies.
3 min |
Fall 2022
Horse and Rider
A True Blessing
When a Colorado horse rescue went to pick up a new trailer, they had no idea they’d be using it that very day.
3 min |
Summer 2021
Horse and Rider
Challenge ACCEPTED
When teenager Rebecca Kennedy decided to sign up for the Extreme Mustang Makeover, she did it because she wanted to challenge herself as a rider. But she ended up learning so much more after working with her untouched mustang.
7 min |
Summer 2021
Horse and Rider
Equine Foster Care: Do You Have What it Takes?
Have you ever dreamed of nursing an abused or neglected horse back to health and finding him a forever home? Learn what it takes to make that dream come true.
10 min |
Summer 2021
Horse and Rider
BEYOND THE SHOW PEN
Learn how youth can develop valuable life skills, become more self-confident, and gain educational opportunities by getting involved in the horse industry.
9 min |
Summer 2021
Horse and Rider
HOW MANY DAYS ARE ENOUGH?
When you send your young horse off for training it can be challenging to understand how long he needs to be there. Is it 30 days, 60 days, or 90 days? Jacob Barry breaks down the basics of colt starting and what to expect within these timeframes so you can make the best training decision for you and your horse.
8 min |