TRAINING & TIPS
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Hoof Flex for Healthy Hooves
Brad Barkemeyer's Top Choice for Healthy Hooves
Brad Barkemeyer’s Tips for the Show Pen Video Series: In this video brought to you by Absorbine®, Brad Barkemeyer, Professional Horseman, reflects on how Hooflex® has been a vital part of his horse program...
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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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Securing the Secrets to Circling
Reining Circle Secrets
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Ranch Riding Trot Logs
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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
TRENDING ARTICLES
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Try This At-Home Dril
Four-Cone Horsemanship Drill
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Master the Ranch Riding Spin
Have a Snappy Ranch Riding Spin
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Pop Quiz: Test Your Basic Horse Knowledge
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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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Could ranch sporting be your new sport?
The Ride Podcast Ep. 118: Getting Into Ranch Sorting with Joel Lesh
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The New Voice of The Ride Podcast
The Ride Podcast Ep. 117: Your New Co-Host, Emily Carey
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The Ride Podcast Ep. 116: Luca Fappani and Going Out on His Own as a Professional Trainer

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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Trail Riding Fitness
Learn how your riding fitness affects your trail ride, and what you can do to make your horse’s job easier.
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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
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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
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
Horse Knee Injection
Comfort Management Matters
Common Treatment Options for Equine Osteoarthritis
Injections, NSAIDS, Supplements…Oh My! How do you know what treatment is best for your horse suffering from osteoarthritis? The answer to this question will rely on the severity of his condition,...
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Let's Move!
Strengthen and Support: Exercises for the Arthritic Horse
So your horse has osteoarthritis. Now what? We’re breaking it down, thanks to our friends at  Zycosan. How do you keep him limber, in shape, and moving? While a diagnosis can feel daunting,...
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Keep Riding After OA Diagnosis
Life After an Osteoarthritis Diagnosis
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An Ounce of Prevention
Hedge Your Bets Against Osteoarthritis With These Preventative Tips
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Feel Good Year-Round
Seasonal Strategies for Senior Horse Osteoarthritis Management
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So your horse has OA...
Managing Equine Osteoarthritis Before It Manages You
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