
The Hunt for Versatility
Ready to buy your first versatility ranch horse? Read this first.

Why You Must Know Your Horse's Limits
Knowing your horse's limits and evaluating his physical and mental capabilities will help set you up for success.
Training Tips

Does loping make you nervous? Do you wish it could be more fun and less nerve-racking? Follow our tips and learn to ease your anxieties.
21 April, 2023

Introduce your horse to leg pressure with patience, knowing when to ask for more and knowing when to end on a good note.
14 April, 2023
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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.

The Ride brought to you by Horse&Rider is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Horse&Rider Editor Nichole Chirico. In each episode, Chirico sits 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.

In the sport of cutting, the importance of good turnback help can't be overstated. Jade Keller discusses what makes a good turnback rider.
17 May, 2023

On this episode of The Ride Podcast, we talk with World Champion Cowboy Mounted Shooter, Nekkei Sanford, and get the scoop on the event.
10 May, 2023

If you're on the hunt for your next All-Around prospect, take a few minutes and listen to the experts guide you through the process.
02 May, 2023
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The latest in trail riding

The smell of leather and saddles galore - the tack store is a wonderful place. Put these tips to the test to saddle shop like a pro.

Get a saddle fit that will keep your horse comfortable - and watch for signs of saddle soreness - with this helpful guide from the experts.

Saguaro National Park offers trail riders miles of trails through majestic saguaro cactus and unique desert ecosystems.

The smell of leather and saddles galore - the tack store is a wonderful place. Put these tips to the test to saddle shop like a pro.
23 May, 2023

Get a saddle fit that will keep your horse comfortable - and watch for signs of saddle soreness - with this helpful guide from the experts.
05 May, 2023
Horse Health

If your horse gets anxious or grumpy during grooming try these simple tips to help him relax so you can both enjoy grooming time, together.
02 June, 2023

Caring for your senior horse should be a multi-faceted approach. Keep his golden years enjoyable, with proper care and support for your aging equine.
01 June, 2023
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Western Horse How-To's

We talked with a fencing pro to learn why wire fencing might be the right choice for your next horse fence

Avoid loose wires, rotting boards, and unstable fence posts. Here are the basics when it comes to fence maintenance.

Before you dive into a big fencing project, consider these five things that can determine the materials and equipment you need!

Get a saddle fit that will keep your horse comfortable - and watch for signs of saddle soreness - with this helpful guide from the experts.
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We talked with a fencing pro to learn why wire fencing might be the right choice for your next horse fence
19 May, 2023

Avoid loose wires, rotting boards, and unstable fence posts. Here are the basics when it comes to fence maintenance.
16 May, 2023
Western Horse Life

Even the most mundane of chores becomes a cherished action, when you are suddenly unable to do the things you've always done.
30 May, 2023

A piece of the American West, this gritty mare has proven her worth time and time again, and even stared death in the face.
10 May, 2023
Health Alerts

Did you miss the NRCHA World’s Greatest Horseman competition? Want to see more footage? We've got you covered.

Quarantine has been released at the training facility in Fayette County were one horse tested positive for strangles.

Quarantine has been released at the facility in Riverside County where one horse tested positive for EHM in December.
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Featured Blogs

Growing up in the horse industry, I always dreamed I could make my passion into a career. Now, I am fortunate to make that dream a reality.
09 February, 2023
Where-to-Ride Guide
Use our comprehensive Where-To-Ride Guide to plan your next horseback trail riding adventure.

This summer, hitch up, and head to McCrystal Creek country in northern New Mexico’s stunning Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
12 May, 2020
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