2025: A Year of Horse & Rider

The 2025 season delivered defining moments that will be remembered across the western performance horse industry for years to come. From historic sales and headline-making wins to emotional stories that unfolded inside the show pen, the year showcased the power, progress, and passion behind the sport. Throughout it all, Horse & Rider was on the ground capturing the performances, people, and horses that made 2025 one for the record books.

In 2025, Horse & Rider delivered comprehensive coverage across every platform, releasing 17 episodes of The Ride Podcast, reporting from more than 20 NRHA, AQHA, NCHA, NRCHA, and Cinch RSNC events, and filming countless hours of Horse & Rider OnDemand content in partnership with Ride TV.

The team also produced five issues of Horse & Rider Magazine, exploring topics from equine health and training to trail riding and lifestyle features, while connecting with readers through more than 50 emailed newsletters covering a wide range of industry news, education, and inspiration.

Top Articles

1️⃣ Arnaud Girinon Makes History at The Run For A Million

2️⃣ Lumps and bumps on horses: When to call the vet

3️⃣ Remembering Bob Avila

4️⃣ Taylor Roeder and Custom Nite Win Congress Freestyle Reining

5️⃣ What to Do When A Horse Has Nasal Discharge

Top Podcast Episodes

1️⃣ Ep. 113 The Release of our Ranch Riding Masterclass with Bud Lyon

2️⃣ Ep. 114 Kaci O’Rourke on Becoming the First Woman to Win the NRHA

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3️⃣ Ep. 122 Steve Meadows and the Evolution of Ranch Horse Events

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4️⃣ Ep. 123 NRCHA’s Million Dollar Non Pro Debbie Crafton

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5️⃣ Ep. 115 Devin Warren and His Approach to Reining

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Top Horse & Rider OnDemand Videos

1️⃣ Ranch Sorting Drills Without Cattle

2️⃣ Ranch Riding Fundamentals: The Foundation

3️⃣ Breaking Down the Box Drive Box Class

Watch all these and more on Ride TV

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