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Unwanted Weight Loss
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Unwanted Weight Loss

Unwanted weight loss in horses is a vast category, and it's usually secondary to another condition.

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Winter 2022
Let's Get Cozy
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Let's Get Cozy

Winter Must-Haves

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Winter 2022
Gifts for Everyone
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Gifts for Everyone

Gift Guide

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2 mins  |
Winter 2022
Stories of Hope
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Stories of Hope

Our mission at Hope in the Saddle is to share the most meaningful and inspiring stories that emerge from the horse world-stories of how our relationships with horses can help us overcome life's toughest challenges.

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4 mins  |
Winter 2022
A Home For Every Horse Continues 10-Year Anniversary Celebration!
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A Home For Every Horse Continues 10-Year Anniversary Celebration!

Loving, safe homes seem a little closer for the adoptable horses in the care of the A Home for Every Horse's rescue partners with a generous grant from the Anheuser-Busch Foundation.

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2 mins  |
Winter 2022
Performance Geldings
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Performance Geldings

Evaluate and place these Paint Horse performance geldings. Then see how your choices compare to our expert judge's.

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3 mins  |
Winter 2022
From Crash-Landings to Cookies
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From Crash-Landings to Cookies

Help your young rider prepare for a fall, recover quickly, and move past it.

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3 mins  |
Winter 2022
Ride with Purpose
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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.

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3 mins  |
Winter 2022
3 Steps to Desensitize Your Horse
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3 Steps to Desensitize Your Horse

Use this three-step process to help your horse remain calm when introducing him to new objects.

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3 mins  |
Winter 2022
No-Stirrup Riding Exercises
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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.

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3 mins  |
Winter 2022
Circle Drill
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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.

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3 mins  |
Winter 2022
Is He Stocked Up? Or Is It Cellulitis?
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Is He Stocked Up? Or Is It Cellulitis?

Learn the signs of cellulitis and the steps to quickly treat and manage it.

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2 mins  |
Winter 2022
4 Keys to Keeping Your Cool
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4 Keys to Keeping Your Cool

FOR 10 YEARS I spent most of my time riding young horses and preparing them for futurities.

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Winter 2022
THE PHYSICS OF COW WORK
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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.

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7 mins  |
Winter 2022
DESERT GLORY
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DESERT GLORY

Saguaro National Park offers trail riders miles of trails through majestic saguaro cactus and unique desert ecosystems.

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8 mins  |
Winter 2022
Equine Dentistry Through the Ages
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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.

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8 mins  |
Winter 2022
What's With the Gypsy Vanners?
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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.

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8 mins  |
Winter 2022
Be a Good Beginner
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Be a Good Beginner

Make learning a new event more fun than frustration by practicing these five skills.

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6 mins  |
Winter 2022
Performance Horse Mares
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Performance Horse Mares

Evaluate and place these performance horse mares. Then see how your choices compare to our expert judge's.

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3 mins  |
Fall 2022
Rising from the Ashes
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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.

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Fall 2022
Abandoned Horse Earns Career at Horse Rescue
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Abandoned Horse Earns Career at Horse Rescue

A local community and A Home For Every Horse sponsors band together to rehome abandoned horse.

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Fall 2022
Find a Perfect Match
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Find a Perfect Match

Choosing a riding instructor for your child can be easy, thanks to reliable accrediting organizations.

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Fall 2022
Rhythms and Routines
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Rhythms and Routines

Become more confident in your riding by training yourself to stay positive during your ride.

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4 mins  |
Fall 2022
Hard-to-Catch Horse
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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.

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4 mins  |
Fall 2022
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
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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.

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8 mins  |
Fall 2022
The Riding Family
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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.

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9 mins  |
Fall 2022
To Boot or Not To Boot?
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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.

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8 mins  |
Fall 2022
TAKING TRAIL ΤΟ THE EXTREME
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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.

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7 mins  |
Fall 2022
Versatility Ranch Horse Events
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Versatility Ranch Horse Events

Versatility ranch horse is an event that's growing in popularity every year.

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2 mins  |
Fall 2022
One Pole for Trail Practice
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One Pole for Trail Practice

When you're working with one pole in your arena, there's a lot you can do with it.

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3 mins  |
Fall 2022