TRAINING & TIPS
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Encourage a Lazy Longer
Get Moving on the Longe Line
Implement these tactics to encourage a lazy longer. Many people use longeing as part of their daily program. While it’s not something I rely upon, unless the horse is a chronic bucker, I do see common...
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Try This At-Home Dril
Four-Cone Horsemanship Drill
Pattern placement is an essential aspect of events like horsemanship or ranch riding. If you struggle with straight lines or gauging distances, it’s going to reflect in your scores. This is why I recommend...
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Keys to Conditioning
Legging Up the Out-Of-Shape Horse
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Ranch Sorting Video Tips
Introducing a Green Horse to Ranch Sorting
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Managing Herd Relationships Between Horses
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Get Ready for Cattle
Rate-Down Drill
TRENDING ARTICLES
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Virginia Warmblood Suspected Positive for EHV-1
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The Record Breaker
SUMAC Gunnabeflashy Becomes First Ranch Riding Horse to Win Superhorse Award at AQHA World Championship Show
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The Nose Knows
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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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A Horse Trainer's Journey
Ep. 110 Producing Events and Training Horses with Nicole Westfall
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Find a Legend at the League of Legends Sale
Ep. 109: Turner Performance Horses and the League of Legends Sale
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Recovery For Performance Horses
The Ride Podcast Ep. 108 Performance Horse Health with Dr. Patrick Young
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The Ride Podcast Ep. 107: Get To Know Allison Wiens

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Using a Roping Machine for Cow Horse Training
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Finding the Focus
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TRAIL RIDING
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Better To Have IT and Not Need It
What to Pack for a Fall Day Ride
Fall is one of the most beautiful seasons for a trail ride. It’s not too warm, and not too cold. If you’re in an area where the snow hasn’t fallen yet, you’re probably trying to...
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Horse Packing 101
Take your trail riding to the next level with nature-filled adventures in the back or front country. Planning a pack trip with your horse is a great way for you and your horse to experience nature, disconnect...
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Trail Horse Joint Health
A Journey to Joint Health for Your Trail Horse
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Help Your Horse Adjust To Group Rides
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Ride Smart During Hunting Season
Hunting-Season Safety Guide for Trail Riders
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Save Your Knees
QUIZZES & POLLS
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Can You Pass This Joint Health Quiz?
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Who's Your Daddy?
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Barn Fly Facts
HORSE HEALTH
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The Scoop on Medications
Decoding theD(rug) E(nforcement) A(dministration)
Learn why certain medications are under lock and key, and why your vet works hard to make sure they are available for your horse. It’s no secret that the misuse of medications has become a public...
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Test Your Conformation Knowledge
Conformation Clinic: Performance Geldings
Evaluate and place these performance geldings. Then see how your choices compare to our expert judge’s. When judging conformation, the first thing I look for is balance from front to back and top to...
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Tips For Stall Rest
Thinking Inside the Box
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Not Worth The Risk! Why Banamine Should Never Be Administered Intramuscularly
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Build His Back
Healthy Topline for a Healthy Horse
First Snow
Hoof Health For The Cold Season
Tips For Winter Hoof Health
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