TRAINING & TIPS
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Checklist for a Non Pro's New Horse
The Non-Pro's Roadmap to Buying the Right Horse: Brad Barkemeyer's Expert Checklist
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...
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Two-Rein Dos and Don’ts
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...
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Back to Basics
Try Al Dunning's Simple Warm Up Drill to Check in With Your Horse
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Master the Mental Game
Winning Mindset: Brad Barkemeyer’s Guide to the Mental Game
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Sort Like a Pro
Logan Wolfe's Playbook for Separating Your Cow Out
TRENDING ARTICLES
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Ranch Sorting's World Champs!
Current Results: 2025 Cinch RSNC World Finals in Fort Worth, Texas
The Freak, Cattinlilreycat, under Nelson Mas at Cinch RSNC RodeoHouston ranch sorting in 2025
From Wreck to Redemption
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4 Steps to Fix Head Tossing
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Your Horse's Lumps & Bumps
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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The Ride Podcast Ep. 116: Luca Fappani and Going Out on His Own as a Professional Trainer
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The Ride Podcast Ep. 115: Devin Warren's Approach to Reining
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The Ride Podcast Ep. 114: Kaci O’Rourke Talks About Her Groundbreaking NRHA Level 4 Futurity Win

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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Back to Basics
Try Al Dunning's Simple Warm Up Drill to Check in With Your Horse
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Sort Like a Pro
Logan Wolfe's Playbook for Separating Your Cow Out
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Brad Barkemeyer Breaks Down Proper Cinch Fit
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Change it Up
Simplifying Simple Lead Changes with Bud Lyon
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TRAIL RIDING
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Traverse Trail Terrain with Confidence
Techniques for the Trail
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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7 Canons of Conditioning Your Trail Horse
Read our expert advice to safely condition your horse for many happy hours on the trail.
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Prep Now for Summer Riding
Do This Now for Stress-Free Summer Trail Rides
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Horseback Rides Through History
Ride With Purpose Through the Gila Wilderness with WolfHorse Outfitters
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Hit the Trail prepared
Top 10 Trail Horse Skills For Stress-Free Rides in 2025
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Ride Through Winter
Warm Up to Winter Riding
HOW-TO
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Do's & Don'ts of Fly Masks
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Confident in Conditioning
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Take Time for Self Care
Fit for the Ride
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Freshen Up Your Barn
Tip of the Week: Freshen Up Your Barn
HORSE HEALTH
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Managing Equine Osteoarthritis Before It Manages You
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...
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Be on the lookout
Five Riding Red Flags for Your Arthritic Horse
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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Early Detection is Key: Spot the Signs of Osteoarthritis
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A Look at Osteoarthritis vs. Other Joint Conditions
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Groundbreaking Equine Endocrine Research
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Three Quick Facts About OA
Understanding Equine Osteoarthritis in 1, 2, 3
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