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THREE CHEERS FOR ADOPTION
Esme's adopted Welsh Mountain Pony proves that good things come in small packages.
3 min |
September-October 2023
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Cool as a Popsicle
Help your horse beat the heat with these yummy popsicles
1 min |
July - August 2023
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PACKING FOR A HORSE SHOW
You'll never forget a thing after preparing with these checklists
1 min |
July - August 2023
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SHOW OFF YOUR CONFIDENCE
By focusing on these five areas, you can help emcee show nerves and show off you and your horse’s best
4 min |
July - August 2023
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PONY OF THE AMERICAS
This flashy pony excels in any arena
2 min |
July - August 2023
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Getting HOT, HOT, HOT!
Use these tips to keep your horse comfortable in the heat this summer
3 min |
July - August 2023
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Q&A WITH Fallon Taylor
After being bullied as a child and a devastating riding accident, Fallon Taylor rose to the top of the rodeo world
8 min |
July - August 2023
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POSTING DIAGONALS
In versatility ranch horse competitions, you can boost your score by posting during the extended trot
3 min |
July - August 2023
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NERVOUS NELLIES
Try these tips to help a nervous horse discover that jumping is fun
4 min |
July - August 2023
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Podcaster & Author
Abriana Johnson followed an unlikely path from dreams of becoming a veterinarian to creating content in print and over the airwaves
4 min |
July - August 2023
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THE CLYDESDALE
These gentle giants are known for their pulling prowess, but they're also versatile under saddle.
3 min |
May-June 2023
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REINING SPINS
Trainer Aaron Ralston demonstrates the difference between a turn on the haunches and a reining spin.
4 min |
May-June 2023
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Learning to Longe
This valuable skill can help both you and your horse, but it needs to be done safely and effectively.
3 min |
May-June 2023
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HELPING HANDS
Equine chiropractor Dr. Callie Garlick helps horses feel and perform their best.
3 min |
May-June 2023
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Online Academy
Two students with busy horse show schedules found that online learning was a perfect fit for their academic needs.
2 min |
May-June 2023
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HORSEY HAIR SALON
This step-by-step guide will get your pony's mane and tail squeaky clean.
3 min |
May-June 2023
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muD MaGic
With four light-colored steeds, Esme is no stranger to #grayhorseproblems.
3 min |
May-June 2023
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Pony GLOW-UP
Two professional grooms teach you how to give your horse a tidy trim in this excerpt from The Kid's Guide to Horsemanship and Grooming.
2 min |
May-June 2023
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HORSE HEROES
Therapeutic riding horses do an important job, so they need to be the right fit for the task.
3 min |
May-June 2023
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HORSES + GYMNASTICS = Vaulting
Vaulting can be an enjoyable equestrian sport on its own or used to improve your riding seat and confidence.
3 min |
May-June 2023
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AMERICAN PAINT HORSE
You can make a splash in any discipline with a Paint.
3 min |
March-April 2023
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CAUTION: COLIC!
Understand the causes of abdominal pain in horses and how to recognize the signs.
3 min |
March-April 2023
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FLIPS, TRICKS & SPEED
Find out what it takes to become a trick rider.
4 min |
March-April 2023
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GREEN HORSEKEEPING
These 4 tips will help make your farm more eco-friendly.
5 min |
March-April 2023
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this ESME
You may know Esme Higgs, 21, by the V name \"This Esme.\"
4 min |
March-April 2023
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PIVOT Like Talia
Finding common ground is made easier while bonding over a trail ride.
4 min |
March-April 2023
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STEP TO THE SIDE
Refine your horse's sidepass and prep for any ranch or trail show.
4 min |
March-April 2023
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CRAFT YOUR CANTER
These adjustability exercises will help improve your horse's canter for jumping.
4 min |
March-April 2023
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SIBLING RIVALRY
Chesney and SaDee Watkins love to show horses, especially when they can compete against each other.
4 min |
March-April 2023
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HEALTHY Spring
Plan your horse’s spring checkup with these tips from an equine vet.
4 min |