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IN A RUT
Stuck In a Training Rut? Try This.
Are you and your horse stuck in a training rut? Challenge the status quo, break the routine, and bring back the spark to your riding. Here’s some advice on how simplicity, variety, and thoughtful...
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Become Confident Loping a Straight Line with Andrea Fappani
Andrea Fappani Video Tip Series In this video brought to you by Polyglycan, hear from $8 Million Dollar NRHA rider and expert horseman, Andrea Fappani, about the importance of practicing straight lines...
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Try This Exercise to Help with One-Sided Stiffness
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Is Your Horse Bored of Your Riding Routine?
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The Importance of Pattern Practice at Home with Andrea Fappani
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How Your Simple Cues Impact Your Horse With Andrea Fappani
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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 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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The Ride Ep. 98: Linde von Koeding on Being Horse&Rider's Trainer of the Year

Horse&Rider OnDemand is here to help you achieve your riding goals with reliable training and horse-care tips when you need it where you want it. At the barn, in the arena, or around the tack room—you can access information from world champion trainers Brad Barkemeyer and Bud Lyon anywhere your Western horse life takes you.

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TRAIL RIDING
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Lead the Way with Confidence
Be a Good Leader on the Trail
If you find yourself riding point on the trail as the lead horse, you have some extra responsibility on your hands. You want to ensure that the group you’re leading stays safe, and has an enjoyable...
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On the Trail First-Aid Kit
When venturing out on a trail rides, it’s essential to prioritize the safety and well-being of both you and your horse. Regardless of how experienced you both are, accidents and unexpected injuries...
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Group-Ride Etiquette on the Trail
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The Experience of Lifetime is Aboard Costa Rica’s Gaited Horses
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Navigating Water Crossings on the Trail
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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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
It all starts from the ground up, and that’s why a common adage in the horse world is, “no hoof, no horse.” If you’re trying to wrap your mind around the basics of hoof health,...
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When to Make the Switch to Senior Feed
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