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FALL RIDING AT FORT ROBINSON
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FALL RIDING AT FORT ROBINSON

RICH IN WESTERN HISTORY, FORT ROBINSON’S 20,000 ACRES IS FILLED WITH BEAUTIFUL BUTTES AND ROLLING HILLS, MAKING IT THE PERFECT FALL DESTINATION.

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6 mins  |
Fall 2020
Standing Together
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Standing Together

This program uses horsemanship to provide hope and healing for combat veterans and first responders.

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3 mins  |
Fall 2020
LONGEING: More Than Running in Circles
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LONGEING: More Than Running in Circles

This time-honored exercise can both train and condition your horse. Learn to make the most of it.

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5 mins  |
Fall 2020
How Are You Handling It?
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How Are You Handling It?

WE’RE ALL IN THE STORM, just in different boats.

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3 mins  |
Fall 2020
Develop at His Own Pace
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Develop at His Own Pace

Every horse is different. Don’t let the pressure of getting ready for a particular event cause you to push your horse past what he’s capable of doing.

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3 mins  |
Fall 2020
Hope for Howie
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Hope for Howie

This plucky gelding beat the odds—twice. Once when he survived being starved and abandoned, and again when he overcame a debilitating illness.

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3 mins  |
Fall 2020
Feelin' COWY
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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.

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7 mins  |
Fall 2020
BREATHTAKING BANFF
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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.

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8 mins  |
Fall 2020
RIDING ADVENTURES IN NORTH DAKOTA'S THEODORE ROOSEVELT NATIONAL PARK
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RIDING ADVENTURES IN NORTH DAKOTA'S THEODORE ROOSEVELT NATIONAL PARK

TAKE IN THE ENCHANTING GEOLOGICAL BEAUTY OF THE BADLAND’S THEODORE ROOSEVELT NATIONAL PARK.

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10 mins  |
Summer 2020
Reaching for the NEXT LEVEL
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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.

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10+ mins  |
Summer 2020
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Helping Horses During the Pandemic

Hearts, Hope and Hay

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4 mins  |
Summer 2020
Ride & Train
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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.

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3 mins  |
Summer 2020
Travel Papers: Nuisance or Necessity?
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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.

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8 mins  |
Summer 2020
Running the Bases
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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.

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4 mins  |
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.

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4 mins  |
Summer 2020
Reined Cow Horse Mares
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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.

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3 mins  |
Summer 2020
My Collection
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My Collection

SHARE YOUR COLLECTION! Send a high-resolution photo of your favorite Western items to HorseandRider@aimmedia.com.

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1 min  |
Summer 2020
5 INESCAPABLE ELEMENTS OF A WELL-TRAINED HORSE
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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)

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7 mins  |
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.

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6 mins  |
Spring 2020
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TRAIL-SOUND

Be sure your next trail horse is sound enough for his job with these tips.

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9 mins  |
Spring 2020
Tooth-Care Trends
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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.

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10 mins  |
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.

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5 mins  |
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.

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8 mins  |
Spring 2020
Start and Stop a Spin
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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.

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3 mins  |
Spring 2020
Return to Freedom
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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.

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4 mins  |
Spring 2020
Rescue Horses Rescuing Youth
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Rescue Horses Rescuing Youth

At Charis Ranch, rescue horses are changing the lives of at-risk children.

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3 mins  |
Spring 2020
Finding the First Horse
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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.

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2 mins  |
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.

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8 mins  |
Spring 2020
Doing Better by the Horse
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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.

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7 mins  |
Winter 2019
Race-Horse To Ranch Horse
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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.

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8 mins  |
Winter 2019