TRAINING & TIPS
Ranch sorting is an inclusive sport that welcomes riders of all levels and skill sets. And while your horse doesn’t need prior cattle experience to successfully compete in it, there are a few exercises...
Cutting horse trainer Cara Brewer explains the difference between pressing on your horse and kicking him. She then talks about how it’s important to have your horse constantly thinking about stopping,...
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.
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.
TRAIL RIDING
The trail horse is an incredible creature. He’s brave and courageous, goes where many horses won’t, carefully navigates tough terrain, and boldly carries you to new country. We spend quite...
To help both you and your horse adjust to group rides, follow these preparatory guidelines. (Note: As you work with your horse, always put safety first. If you need help, ask a qualified trainer or certified...
Ride Smart During Hunting Season
HORSE HEALTH
The six-panel test is a diagnostic tool used to assess the genetic predispositions of horses.It’s meant to discover if a horse has or is a carrier for certain hereditary diseases and traits.
While the...
With the support of the United States Department of Agriculture, the Equine Disease Communication Center (learn more about the EDCC) is completing a study to determine the awareness and knowledge of biosecurity...
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