TRAINING & TIPS
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Better Your Backup
Avoid having a sticky backup with these tips from NRHA Professional Horseman Peter DeFreitas. Picture this. You’re in the show pen and near the completion of a first-place pattern. But when it comes...
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Keep Loading Easy
By keeping your basic training solid and respectful, you shouldn’t face problems when it comes time to jump in the trailer. We see a lot about how to resolve trailer-loading problems, but the best method...
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Enjoy the Ride!
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IN A RUT
Stuck In a Training Rut? Try This.
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Become Confident Loping a Straight Line with Andrea Fappani
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Mind Full? Learn How Mindfulness Can Improve Your Bond With Your Horse
TRENDING ARTICLES
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Your Horse's Lumps & Bumps
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Michigan Gelding Positive for Strangles
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‘Studdy’ Behavior in Geldings
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Rerouting into the Wild
THE RIDE PODCAST

The Ride brought to you by Horse&Rider is a bi-weekly podcast co-hosted by Editor Nichole Chirico and Digital Editor Devin Conley. In each episode, Chirico and Conley sit down with some of the industry’s top trainers, clinicians, and professionals to share inspiring stories, training philosophies, and the importance of living your best Western horse life.

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Winning Insights: Melisa Pearce on How Horses Heal (Part 4)
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How Horses Heal
Winning Insights: Melisa Pearce on How Horses Heal (Part 3)
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Winning Insights: Melisa Pearce and How Horses Help Us (Part 2)
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Winning Insights: Melisa Pearce and How Horses Help Us (Part 1)

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TRAIL RIDING
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Trail Riding Trip Checklist
The weather is getting warmer, the days are getting longer, and it’s time to start planning those summer trail rides! Here’s a handy checklist to prepare for an overnight or longer trip with...
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Leg up your trail horse
Fit for the Adventure
Before you hit the trails this spring, heed these tips from Stacy Westfall to get your trusty trail horse fit for the adventure.
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Lead the Way with Confidence
Be a Good Leader on the Trail
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On the Trail First-Aid Kit
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Group-Ride Etiquette on the Trail
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Avoid Frostbite
QUIZZES & POLLS
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Can You Pass This Joint Health Quiz?
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Who's Your Daddy?
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Barn Fly Facts
HORSE HEALTH
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Year-Round Hoof Care
As the saying goes—no hoof, no horse. That’s why it’s important to take your horse’s hoof health seriously, regardless of the season. Mud can lead to thrush, noticeable by it’s strong odor. Try...
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Feeding Low-Bulk for Troublesome Tummies
While a low-density feeding program can be a game changer for some horses and distressed owners, it’s not for everyone. Learn the ins and outs here and then work with your vet to understand if it’s right...
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5 Articles You Need to Read to Understand Hoof Health
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Quick Tips for Sudden Spring Weather Changes
Equine Lameness Check
Equine Vets Are Battling Serious Burnout
This Concerning Trend is Having a Serious Impact on Equine Vets
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Explaining Extruded Feed
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