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Horse&Rider encompasses everything today’s active, Western rider craves to live his or her best horse life by providing expert western horse training tips, trail-riding insights, horse-care advice, and inspiration to live Today’s 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.
Slicing a Pole
Learn what slicing the pole in a trail pattern means.
Advice from a Non-Pro
RL Chartier’s non-pro client shares her advice for getting involved in cutting.
Fixing a Spin by Trotting
Bud Lyon shows you how he likes to use the trot to help a horse that struggles with spinning.
The Latest
EDCC Health Watch
24 California Horses Test Positive for EIA
On May 20 the California Department of Food and Agriculture reported that 24 horses tested positive for equine infectious anemia (EIA) in Tulare County. Eleven horses were exposed to the virus.
EDCC Health Watch
Strangles Cases Confirmed in 3 States
Eight new cases of strangles have been reported in three states this week. Three of the horses reside in Florida, four in Michigan, and one in Ohio.
Western Horse Training Videos
Introduction to 20-Meter Circles
Tim Christensen explains how a 20 meter circle is used in Western dressage and shows where in the arena you will use it.
Western Horse How-To
Keep His Focus and Prevent Anticipation
If you find your horse anticipating your every move, try this drill from Warwick Schiller to keep his focus.
Western Horse Training Videos
The Basics of the Ranch Trail Sidepass
Cody Crow demonstrates the basics of how to ride a ranch trail sidepass.
Western Horse Training Videos
The Shoulder Shrug Stretch
Learn how to perform the shoulder shrug stretch with Mandy Hagler.
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Western Horse Training Videos
Using Your Legs to Connect With Your Horse
Monique Potts explains using your legs and how it’ll help you connect with your horse.
Western Horse Training Videos
Breaking Down Each Step During Right-Hand Gate
Robin Frid breaks down each step during a right-hand gate.
Horse-Camping
Horse Camping, With Kids
A horseback camping trip lands on the bucket list of many avid trail riders and adventure-lovers. See our tips for camping with kids!
Western Horse Training Videos
Leg Wraps and Skid Boot Tips from Brad Barkemeyer
Brad Barkemeyer talks about when you should use leg wraps and skid boots on your horse.
EDCC Health Watch
Florida Horse Confirmed Positive for EEE
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services confirmed a horse in Columbia County has tested positive for Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE).
Podcasts
Winning Insights: Bud Lyon on How the Ranch Riding is Judged
Multiple world champion and Horse&Rider OnDemand expert Bud Lyon talks about how the ranch riding class is judged.
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