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The Fall Sniffles
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The Fall Sniffles

Even horses can be susceptible to seasonal allergies; manage this challenge with these nine strategies.

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3 mins  |
Fall 2022
A True Blessing
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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.

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3 mins  |
Summer 2021
Challenge ACCEPTED
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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.

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7 mins  |
Summer 2021
Equine Foster Care: Do You Have What it Takes?
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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.

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10 mins  |
Summer 2021
BEYOND THE SHOW PEN
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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.

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9 mins  |
Summer 2021
HOW MANY DAYS ARE ENOUGH?
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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.

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8 mins  |
Summer 2021
GUEST RANCHES OF MONTANA'S FLATHEAD COUNTRY
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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.

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6 mins  |
Summer 2021
From Hopeless to Healing to Healer
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From Hopeless to Healing to Healer

Two years ago, veteran Adam Halloran was spiraling toward self-destruction. Horses saved his life.

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4 mins  |
Summer 2021
Steering Drill
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Steering Drill

PRIVATE LESSON

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4 mins  |
Summer 2021
Safeguard Against Biting
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Safeguard Against Biting

PROBLEM SOLVED

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4 mins  |
Summer 2021
Trying Something New
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Trying Something New

INSPIRED RIDER

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3 mins  |
Summer 2021
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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.

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9 mins  |
Spring 2021
Come Together
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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.

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3 mins  |
Spring 2021
Welcome to the Herd
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Welcome to the Herd

A tiny equine with big ears is just what this family needed.

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3 mins  |
Spring 2021
Making a Diagnosis
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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.

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9 mins  |
Spring 2021
Groundwork for Yourself
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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.

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4 mins  |
Spring 2021
Horse-Powered Reading
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Horse-Powered Reading

At Rise Canyon Ranch, horses are helping children learn to love reading.

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4 mins  |
Spring 2021
Secrets to Correct a Sticky Backup
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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.

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3 mins  |
Spring 2021
Establish Communication Through the Lead Rope
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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.

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4 mins  |
Spring 2021
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COTTONWOOD COUNTRY

LOCATED IN THE HEART OF ARIZONA, THIS DESERT DESTINATION MAKES FOR THE PERFECT GETAWAY.

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8 mins  |
Spring 2021
Basics of the Rundown
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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.

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3 mins  |
Spring 2021
Colic Surgery: Yes or No?
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Colic Surgery: Yes or No?

Is your horse a candidate for colic surgery? These five factors can help you decide.

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10 mins  |
Winter 2020
Lessons with Longears
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Lessons with Longears

These miniature donkeys are helping teach big lessons.

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3 mins  |
Winter 2020
Forever Home
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Forever Home

A Facebook post led to a midnight rescue and an unexpected partnership.

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3 mins  |
Winter 2020
Bounce Back After a BOTCH
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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.

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5 mins  |
Winter 2020
DESTINATION DUBOIS
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DESTINATION DUBOIS

HEAD TO WYOMING TO EXPLORE A HIDDEN GEM SANDWICHED BETWEEN TWO MOUNTAIN RANGES AND WILDERNESS AREAS.

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10 mins  |
Winter 2020
A Gift Horse Named GEORGE
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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.

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10+ mins  |
Winter 2020
'Studdy' BEHAVIOR IN GELDINGS
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'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.

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6 mins  |
Winter 2020
Diarrhea: Is It Serious?
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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.

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9 mins  |
Fall 2020
Keeping It Simple
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Keeping It Simple

Don’t overcomplicate kids’ first lessons.

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2 mins  |
Fall 2020