Be Trail - Tack Savvy

Follow these expert trail-tack guidelines for optimal safety, fit, comfort, and control.

Why Kids Should Ride

In today’s world, horses may be one of the best tools ever for fostering healthy, well-adjusted children.

Catch Fall Color

Ready to ride through spectacular fall color? Here’s how to plan your trip, and stay safe and comfortable on your ride.

Southwest Solitude

Discover history and beauty in Canyons of the Ancients National Monument.

The Biggest Mistakes Nonpro Riders Make

Being a non-pro/amateur rider is challenging. But it can be easier if you avoid making these seven common mistakes.

To Breed to Breed? Or Not

Learn the crucial questions you should answer before deciding to breed your mare.

Magical 'Madigan Squeeze'

This newborn foal wouldn’t nurse. Then an odd new method worked exactly as described.

Trainers On The Rise

How do you make it as a pro in the horse world? Find inspiration for your own riding goals from these snapshots of six up-and-coming trainers.

Trends For 2017

What’s new and exciting for riders and their horses this year? Here are a few things on our radar to keep an eye on.

Help for a Nervous Pattern Horse

Build confidence in your horse at the start of your pattern with advice from professional Jeff Mellott.

Keep a Fresh, Clean Barn

What’s that sweet smell? With a little planning and ongoing effort, it can be the inside of your barn.

Get Through The Line

Executing four consistent lead changes in a row is challenging. Here I’ll offer advice on how to improve your changes down the line and score when it comes time to show.

Boost Your Wildlife Savvy

Keep yourself and your horse safe when you cross paths with wildlife on the trail.

Take Charge

Here’s how to take charge and build a better, more responsive trail partner for safety and control.

Road-Ready Tips

Put my best hauling hints to work to keep your horse safe, healthy, and happy on the road.

Ease Fireworks Anxiety

What to know and do to keep your horse from panicking and possibly hurting himself at the sound of Fourth of July celebrations.

Youth Riders Should Know...

Kids and horses make the perfect pair for valuable life lessons.

Change It Up!

This creative exercise is easy, fun, and guaranteed to get you focused on your riding—instead of your nerves.

Barrel Arc and Counter-Arc

Improve your horse’s position going around the first and second barrel.

Get Ready To Win

Winning doesn’t come easily. Use my advice to prepare yourself and your horse to win.

The ‘Man of Trail' SHARES HIS TIPS

I’ve designed some of the toughest trail courses for the top shows. Now I’ll help you navigate them.

Meds or Management?

Use good old-fashioned horsemanship to minimize the need for medication and help keep your horse healthy. 

Bits That Go Ouch!

Do you have a thorough understanding of how your it acts on your horse’s mouth? Here you’ll learn exactly how your bit and its configuration work on your horse’s mouth in response to rein pressure.

Dad, The Driver

Larry Weatherford describes himself as his daughter’s driver—to shows, clinics, and competitions. But he’s much more than that when it comes to helping her chase her horse dreams.

The Facts Of Headshaking

Learn what we really know about this complex, confusing, and often frustrating condition.

In For The Long Haul

Make the post-ride experience a positive one to end your trail ride on a high note.

Meet Your Challenge

Meet Your Challenge

reading radiographs

the images appear in black and white, but answers lie in shades of gray. learn why your horse’s radiographs may mean different things to different people

10 tips for ranch logs

here are 10 hints for practicing over logs and poles to help you perform better in ranch riding and ranch trail classes.

seniors that still have it

age is just a number, at least when it comes to these six senior horses.