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Trying Something New

Horse and Rider

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Summer 2021

INSPIRED RIDER

- Nichole Chirico

Trying Something New

FOR NEARLY 15 YEARS I competed in the AQHA all-around events, but when I sold my last horse and walked away from the show pen in 2011, I wasn’t sure when I’d be back. I thought that when it came time to buy my next horse, I would be finding another all-around prospect and going back to the only industry I knew, but as I ventured into the equine media world where I got to work with some of the industry’s top professionals, I realized there were so many other disciplines I wanted to try.

I was excited to get out of my comfort zone and try something completely different from events like the show manship and horsemanship, but I wasn’t sure how to get started. I eventually started producing the training content for Horse&Rider OnDemand and a few weeks before one of our scheduled shoots I called OnDemand expert Brad Barkemeyer to see if he would agree to letting me take a lesson from him and create a series around introducing a rider to cow work.

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Ranch Sorting Drills For a Dull Horse

Some horses are born eager to hunt a cow, while others—no matter how broke—would rather conserve energy and hang back. A horse that's dull to your leg or slow to react can make working a cow frustrating and unproductive. The goal isn't just to get through the run—it's to teach your horse to drive up into a cow with purpose and maintain forward momentum without constant kicking or nagging from you.

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Foundation Focus

To boost confidence, Eric Priest takes the horse and rider back to the basics.

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Old Habits Die Hard

Learn now traditions in the horse woria may not simply be outdated but can actually be harmful to your horse's health.

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8 mins

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No Trainer? No Problem.

Four do-it-yourself non-pros share how they balance work, budgets, and barn time—and still find success in the show pen.

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8 mins

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2-Year-Old Quarter Horse Mares

Evaluate and place these 2-year-old reining mares. Then see how your choices compare to our expert judge's.

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3 mins

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Rehabbing a Foundered Horse

Founder can feel like a four-letter word for horse owners, and it's one of the toughest conditions to try to rehab a horse from. Laminitis, the medical name for founder, occurs when blood flow to the laminae is disrupted, weakening the bond inside the hoof. If left untreated, there can be rotation or sinking of the coffin bone. This is typically when it's referred to as founder, and when riders begin to worry that their horse is either permanently unrideable or will be in too much pain to continue living.

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2 mins

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Winter Fun With Horses

When the weather keeps your child out of the saddle, here are tips to keep their interest and knowledge growing.

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2 mins

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Making 'Magic' Happen

A terrible situation led to one woman finding the magical bond she'd been seeking.

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5 mins

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Against the Odds

RIGHT BEFORE THIS ISSUE WENT TO PRESS, I had the opportunity to go to the Snaffle Bit Futurity finals and watch some of the top 3-year-old cow horses in the world compete for the prestigious title of Snaffle Bit champion. As I watched John Swales complete his fence work run, I couldn't help but tear up. John wasn't just on any horse—he was riding Bowie Nights, a horse trained by his sister, Veronica Swales. Veronica was involved in a serious accident at the National Stock Horse Show back in August and is currently unable to compete, but she knew that if anyone could step in and show her horses to their full potential, it was her brother.

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2 mins

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Small Arena Hacks

When weather doesn't cooperate, don't let a small indoor arena stunt your growth.

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2 mins

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