TRAINING & TIPS
Checklist for a Non Pro's New Horse
Brad Barkemeyer’s Tips for the Show Pen Video Series: In this video brought to you by Absorbine, learn from professional horseman Brad Barkemeyer as he breaks down what to look for when choosing a horse...
Use the two-rein setup correctly—at home and in the show pen—to fully transition your horse to the bridle. Traditional stock horse training methods dictate that you go from the snaffle to the hackamore...
Master the Mental Game
Sort Like a Pro
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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.
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.
TRAIL RIDING
Traverse Trail Terrain with Confidence
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.
Read our expert advice to safely condition your horse for many happy hours on the trail.
Prep Now for Summer Riding
Horseback Rides Through History
Hit the Trail prepared
Ride Through Winter
HOW-TO
Take Time for Self Care
Freshen Up Your Barn
HORSE HEALTH
So your horse has OA...
From reining and roping to trail riding and barrel racing, your horse’s joints take on a lot of stress. While it can result from an acute injury, osteoarthritis often stems from a lifetime of daily work...
Be on the lookout
When you’re riding a horse with osteoarthritis (OA), or any arthritis or joint condition, the signs of discomfort might be subtle, but they’re important. OA is a chronic, progressive joint condition that...
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