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August 13, 2025
⎯ By Monique Potts, With Nichole Chirico
From hesitating at puddles to full-on refusals at water crossings, here's how to help your horse stay calm and go forward.
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⎯ By Laurel Walker Denton
"Every interaction is a chance to reinforce your role as a leader."
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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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TRAIL RIDING
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⎯ By Ken McNabb, With Alexis Bennett
Learn how your riding fitness affects your trail ride, and what you can do to make your horse’s job easier.
Traverse Trail Terrain with Confidence
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⎯ By Ken McNabb, With Kate Bradley Byars
There’s no telling what you’ll run into on the trail, but Ken McNabb’s tips for navigating any terrain will help keep you and your horse safe.
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⎯ By Alexis Bennett
So, you ride a senior horse? Great! Older horses come with the experience and temperament to make great riding or competition horses. That said, because of their age and accumulated stress on their body,...
Test Your Ulcer Knowledge!
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⎯ By Nichole Chirico
Think you know the signs of gastric ulcers in horses? Whether you’re managing a picky eater, prepping a performance horse for show season, or simply want to improve your feeding routine, understanding...
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