Animals-and-Pets
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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
Horse and Rider
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
Horse and Rider
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 |
Spring 2020
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Finding the First Horse
A child’s relationship with his or her first horse can make or break the rest of their equine careers.
2 min |
Spring 2020
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Bringing Cattle to Your Barn
Keeping cows at home is a natural fit for riders interested in cattle events. Here are a few things to know before you bring cattle to your horse barn.
8 min |
Spring 2020
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Doing Better by the Horse
The recent efforts of equine organizations are helping to advance horse welfare vis-à-vis the humane treatment of show horses. Where do things stand now? We talk with a founding member of AQHA’s Animal Welfare Commission.
7 min |
Winter 2019
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Race-Horse To Ranch Horse
WHEN YOU THINK OF WORKING RANCH HORSES, YOU MIGHT UNDERSTANDABLY IMAGINE ROUND QUARTER HORSE RUMPS DOTTING THE LANDSCAPE...AND YOU COULD BE WRONG.
8 min |
Winter 2019
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Fostering A Passion
In this new section, we’ll explore how horsemen and -women have introduced children to the horse world. In our first installment, National Finals Rodeo barrel racer Shali Lord discusses how she and her husband have developed a love for horses in their two children, Slade, 8, and Stealy, 3.
2 min |
Winter 2019
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Improve That Walk
Ranch riding events and pleasant trail rides call for a horse that walks out smartly. Learn how to use alternating legs to improve your horse’s walk.
3 min |
Winter 2019
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Develop A Relationship
Use this basic groundwork drill to establish a good, confident relationship between you and your horse.
2 min |
Winter 2019
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Healthy Skin Healthy Horse
Learn how to give your horse a healthy glow with a back-to-basics skin-care routine.
9 min |
Fall 2019
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Real Riding: Guest Ranches Catering To Equestrians
If you imagine slow, nose-to-tail rides when you hear the term ‘guest ranch,’ think again. We’ve tracked down six top ranch resorts with programs designed for experienced riders.
10 min |
Fall 2019
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Groom To Win
From forelocks to fetlocks, good grooming is in the details.
9 min |