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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.
Standing Together
This program uses horsemanship to provide hope and healing for combat veterans and first responders.
LONGEING: More Than Running in Circles
This time-honored exercise can both train and condition your horse. Learn to make the most of it.
How Are You Handling It?
WE’RE ALL IN THE STORM, just in different boats.
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.
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.
Feelin' COWY
Learn how to use cattle work to improve your horse’s overall responsiveness with tips from trainer Ben Baldus.
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.
RIDING ADVENTURES IN NORTH DAKOTA'S THEODORE ROOSEVELT NATIONAL PARK
TAKE IN THE ENCHANTING GEOLOGICAL BEAUTY OF THE BADLAND’S THEODORE ROOSEVELT NATIONAL PARK.
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.
Helping Horses During the Pandemic
Hearts, Hope and Hay
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.
Travel Papers: Nuisance or Necessity?
Learn how equine-travel documents protect your horse and get answers to commonly asked questions for equine-travel requirements.
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.
Riding for a Reason
By riding 20 miles through major cities, Trail to Zero sheds light on the epidemic of veteran suicide.
Reined Cow Horse Mares
Evaluate and place these reined cow horse mares. Then see how your choices compare to our expert judge’s.
My Collection
SHARE YOUR COLLECTION! Send a high-resolution photo of your favorite Western items to HorseandRider@aimmedia.com.
5 INESCAPABLE ELEMENTS OF A WELL-TRAINED HORSE
(and why the term “broke” just doesn’t work in the 21st century)
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.
TRAIL-SOUND
Be sure your next trail horse is sound enough for his job with these tips.
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.
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.
THE LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
THIS SUMMER, HITCH UP, AND HEAD TO McCRYSTAL CREEK COUNTRY IN NORTHERN NEW MEXICO’S STUNNING SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS.
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.
Return to Freedom
Despite an early life of trauma and neglect, this mustang mare found a forever home and happy ending.
Rescue Horses Rescuing Youth
At Charis Ranch, rescue horses are changing the lives of at-risk children.
Finding the First Horse
A child’s relationship with his or her first horse can make or break the rest of their equine careers.
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.
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.
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.