TRAINING & TIPS
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Rate-Down Drill
Ranch sorting is an inclusive sport that welcomes riders of all levels and skill sets. And while your horse doesn’t need prior cattle experience to successfully compete in it, there are a few exercises...
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Cues for Going Forward and Stopping
Cutting horse trainer Cara Brewer explains the difference between pressing on your horse and kicking him. She then talks about how it’s important to have your horse constantly thinking about stopping,...
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Ask a Pro: Charlie Cole of Highpoint Performance Horses on Beating the Summer Heat
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Hold Your Horses
Why the Rush?
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Groom to Win
Grooming Secrets to Show Like the Pros
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Counter-Arc Drill For Lead Departures
TRENDING ARTICLES
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16 EIA Cases Confirmed in Quarter Horse Racehorses
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3 Michigan Horses Positive for EEE
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Your Horse's Lumps & Bumps
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Arena Exercises for Fun & Problem-Solving
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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Ep. 106 Learn About Ranch Sorting from Logan Wolfe
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Ep. 105: Tips From the Team at No Where But UP Performance Horses
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The Ride Podcast Ep. 104: Learning to Ride and Compete with Shyanne Smith
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The Ride Podcast Ep. 103: Luke Gingerich on Freestyle Reining and Liberty Training

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TRAIL RIDING
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A Journey to Joint Health for Your Trail Horse
The trail horse is an incredible creature. He’s brave and courageous, goes where many horses won’t, carefully navigates tough terrain, and boldly carries you to new country. We spend quite...
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Help Your Horse Adjust To Group Rides
To help both you and your horse adjust to group rides, follow these preparatory guidelines. (Note: As you work with your horse, always put safety first. If you need help, ask a qualified trainer or certified...
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Ride Smart During Hunting Season
Hunting-Season Safety Guide for Trail Riders
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Save Your Knees
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Use This Checklist to Hit the Road Prepared
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The Country’s Hottest Horse Motels
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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Decoding the Diseases Examined by AQHA’s Six-Panel Test
The six-panel test is a diagnostic tool used to assess the genetic predispositions of horses.It’s meant to discover if a horse has or is a carrier for certain hereditary diseases and traits. While the...
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HORSE OWNERS ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN AN EDCC BIOSECURITY SURVEY
With the support of the United States Department of Agriculture, the Equine Disease Communication Center (learn more about the EDCC) is completing a study to determine the awareness and knowledge of biosecurity...
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8 Tips to Manage Your Performance Horse’s Joints 
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Infographic: Omega Fatty Acids and Finding the Balance
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Time to Wean? Here are Four Options to Consider
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A Basic Breakdown of Strangles
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