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The Fall Sniffles
Even horses can be susceptible to seasonal allergies; manage this challenge with these nine strategies.
A True Blessing
When a Colorado horse rescue went to pick up a new trailer, they had no idea they’d be using it that very day.
Challenge ACCEPTED
When teenager Rebecca Kennedy decided to sign up for the Extreme Mustang Makeover, she did it because she wanted to challenge herself as a rider. But she ended up learning so much more after working with her untouched mustang.
Equine Foster Care: Do You Have What it Takes?
Have you ever dreamed of nursing an abused or neglected horse back to health and finding him a forever home? Learn what it takes to make that dream come true.
BEYOND THE SHOW PEN
Learn how youth can develop valuable life skills, become more self-confident, and gain educational opportunities by getting involved in the horse industry.
HOW MANY DAYS ARE ENOUGH?
When you send your young horse off for training it can be challenging to understand how long he needs to be there. Is it 30 days, 60 days, or 90 days? Jacob Barry breaks down the basics of colt starting and what to expect within these timeframes so you can make the best training decision for you and your horse.
GUEST RANCHES OF MONTANA'S FLATHEAD COUNTRY
EXPLORE MONTANA’S GORGEOUS SCENERY FROM THE BACK OF A HORSE, THEN RELAX AND BE PAMPERED AT THESE STUNNING MONTANA GUEST RANCHES.
From Hopeless to Healing to Healer
Two years ago, veteran Adam Halloran was spiraling toward self-destruction. Horses saved his life.
Steering Drill
PRIVATE LESSON
Safeguard Against Biting
PROBLEM SOLVED
Trying Something New
INSPIRED RIDER
THE ELUSIVE ‘FEEL'
It takes a great horseman to develop and understand feel. However, finding feel doesn’t come easy. Al Dunning breaks down the things you need to know, both in and out of the saddle, to develop feel with your horse, and how it’ll help you better connect with him.
Come Together
SOMETIMES IT’S EASY to get bogged down in negativity, especially coming out of 2020. We’re going through a pandemic, many of us haven’t seen our families in almost a year, and all the fun activities we used to do (horse related or not) have been rescheduled, canceled, or set aside for the time being.
Welcome to the Herd
A tiny equine with big ears is just what this family needed.
Making a Diagnosis
Is your horse lame? Learn why it’s important to do what it takes to make an accurate diagnosis before you treat.
Groundwork for Yourself
You practice groundwork with your horse, but here you’ll learn how you can apply the same principles to yourself to become a more confident, effective rider in the saddle.
Horse-Powered Reading
At Rise Canyon Ranch, horses are helping children learn to love reading.
Secrets to Correct a Sticky Backup
If your horse isn’t responsive in his feet when you ask him to back up, Bud Lyon’s insights can help.
Establish Communication Through the Lead Rope
Is your horse pushy on the ground? Improve your communication with him and relieve his anxiety when you’re handling him.
COTTONWOOD COUNTRY
LOCATED IN THE HEART OF ARIZONA, THIS DESERT DESTINATION MAKES FOR THE PERFECT GETAWAY.
Basics of the Rundown
In order to fix your stop, you need to take a few steps back and focus on making sure your horse is soft, relaxed, and responsive to your hand and leg when you’re in the rundown.
Colic Surgery: Yes or No?
Is your horse a candidate for colic surgery? These five factors can help you decide.
Lessons with Longears
These miniature donkeys are helping teach big lessons.
Forever Home
A Facebook post led to a midnight rescue and an unexpected partnership.
Bounce Back After a BOTCH
Do you ever blow a class at a horse show? We all do. Here’s how to bounce back better than before.
DESTINATION DUBOIS
HEAD TO WYOMING TO EXPLORE A HIDDEN GEM SANDWICHED BETWEEN TWO MOUNTAIN RANGES AND WILDERNESS AREAS.
A Gift Horse Named GEORGE
When April Freeland found herself horseless, she learned the importance of never looking a gift horse in the mouth when a horse named George came into her life.
'Studdy' BEHAVIOR IN GELDINGS
Why do some geldings act like stallions? Such behavior can cause trouble in the barn or out in pasture. Learn what to watch for and tips for safely managing a “studdy” gelding.
Diarrhea: Is It Serious?
Learn how to tell the difference between loose manure and potentially deadly diarrhea—and how to protect your horse when the condition strikes.
Keeping It Simple
Don’t overcomplicate kids’ first lessons.