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
You’re not going to want to miss the new videos that are hitting Horse&Rider OnDemand. There’s something for everyone!
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.
Introduce your horse to leg pressure with patience, knowing when to ask for more and knowing when to end on a good note.
Use your warm-up to identify pieces that need addressing in your riding session and where your horse is—mentally and physically—to get the most out of your ride.
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.
Don't miss the trending videos on Horse&Rider OnDemand
Watch as Miles Baker shares his technique for teaching a colt softness
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Get ready for herd work with this full flag work session
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.
On this episode of The Ride Podcast, we talk with World Champion Cowboy Mounted Shooter, Nekkei Sanford, and get the scoop on the event.
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.
Kaitlyn Hurst joins us on The Ride Podcast, talking about healing equine trauma, and finding training methods that work for your horse.
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.
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
Our expert counters myths about smooth-gaited horses with 10 fact-based truths.
04 April, 2023
Head to Sisters Country in Central Oregon for a slice of trail-riding heaven.
28 March, 2023
Saguaro National Park offers trail riders miles of trails through majestic saguaro cactus and unique desert ecosystems.
05 December, 2022
Extreme mountain trail is an event like no other. But there are some key fundamentals a horse and rider must know so they can better tackle the obstacles they’re faced with.
22 September, 2022
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.
Our expert counters myths about smooth-gaited horses with 10 fact-based truths.
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.
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.
Your horse can certainly benefit your mental health. Make sure you're meeting the needs of the whole horse, including his mental well-being.
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
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
Here’s the thing about goals—they mean whatever you tell them to mean.
15 May, 2023
Before you dive into a big fencing project, consider these five things that can determine the materials and equipment you need!
12 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
When you’re trying to ensure a comfortable saddle fit for your horse, don’t be confused by these common terms.
29 April, 2023
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.
Here’s the thing about goals—they mean whatever you tell them to mean.
Western Horse Life
Make your way down to Franklin, Tennessee, to watch selected trainers showcase their previously untouched mustang in a variety of events.
Even the most mundane of chores becomes a cherished action, when you are suddenly unable to do the things you've always done.
A piece of the American West, this gritty mare has proven her worth time and time again, and even stared death in the face.
If you’ve been turned out to pasture for a while, as the result of injury or just a busy life, return to exercise in a safe and steady way.
Health Alerts
A last-chance royal cross started this stallion on a path to greatness.
18 May, 2023
Did you miss the NRCHA World’s Greatest Horseman competition? Want to see more footage? We've got you covered.
14 March, 2023
This is the first confirmed case of strangles in Florida for 2023.
17 January, 2023
Quarantine has been released at the training facility in Fayette County were one horse tested positive for strangles.
16 January, 2023
Quarantine has been released at the facility in Riverside County where one horse tested positive for EHM in December.
16 January, 2023
The pony resides in Livingston County and is recovering.
11 January, 2023
A last-chance royal cross started this stallion on a path to greatness.
Did you miss the NRCHA World’s Greatest Horseman competition? Want to see more footage? We've got you covered.
This is the first confirmed case of strangles in Florida for 2023.
Featured Blogs
Snap Krackle Pop is a talented mare with excellent conformation, and is always an eye-catcher in the arena, as are her offspring.
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.
A Vintage Smoke slid his way to the top with his powerful stops when he became a historical NRHA Triple Crown winner.
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.
This fall, saddle up, and enjoy the beauty of South Dakota’s verdant oasis.
Head to Southern Utah for spectacular trail riding through red rocks, deserts, mountains, plateaus, and canyons.
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