H&R Editors

We chat with Dr. Lydia Gray, SmartPak’s Staff Veterinarian/Medical Director, in Episode 14 of the AskAnnie Podcast.

Learn proper curb-strap adjustment.

Master speed transitions for reining.

Summertime poses special challenges to the health of your horse’s hooves. Here’s how to address your horse’s summer hoof needs.

What to look for in a performance horse prospect.

Counter-canter drill to help with balance and cadence.

H&R Editor Chelsea Shaffer's custom bit collection.

Correct a horse that likes to charge in a rundown.

Walk through a ranch riding pattern with Horse&Rider OnDemand expert Bud Lyon.

A horse is only as good as the rider who pilots him. If you aren’t physically prepared to be the best pilot you can be, your horse can’t reach his full potential. Learn how to be equestrian fit.

Learn what horse owners should never have in their barn before you start your next spring-cleaning escapade.

Here we sat down with Tom Lenz, DVM, MS, DACT, to discuss his longtime involvement in the horse industry. Dr. Lenz is passionate about animal welfare and the humane treatment of horses.

Your guide to great tack and gear!

Take action to remove any remaining eggs from your horse’s haircoat to guard against bot-fly damage.

Use this exercise to help with neck reining and guiding; the importance of working in segments.

In affected horses, exercise—especially following a layoff—is the trigger for an episode of tying up.

Bud Lyon talks about his feeding program, Brad Barkemeyer shows you his favorite back-up drill.

If you’re going to compete in the boxing, there are many techniques that can be used to maintain training when you’re at home. Brad Barkemeyer demonstrates show prep on four different cows. Knowing how to safely tie your horse to a tie ring is an important part of horse ownership. Brad demonstrates the knot he likes to use when tying up a horse to ensure that his horse can’t untie the rope or get his foot caught up in it.

Kick-off your summer with a visit to Abilene, Texas, for the Western Heritage Classic, a historic event that celebrates the best aspects of Western horse life.

Tips to longe your horse effectively; fix buddy sour behavior.

Your horse’s feet are vulnerable to whatever may be on the ground, and a puncture wound can be deadly.

Choosing a cinch is an important part of gear. Learn to stop a spin on target.

Top horsemen Bud Lyon and Brad Barkemeyer will provide game-changing horsemanship advice through the Horse&Rider OnDemand video platform.

What’s the difference between a reining spin and a ranch riding turn? Learn all you need to know about reading cattle.

Keep your horse patient when working the flag. Steps to teach your horse to sidepass.

Choose the right tack for ranch riding. Ace your lope departures.

Enjoy Montana's Big Sky Country as you trail ride, go on cattle drives, and socialize with four National Cowgirl Museum Hall of Famers at The Resort at Paws Up.

Earn points when you can plant a pivot. Learn about leg position and cueing.

End frustration when your horse won’t go forward. Ace gait extensions for ranch riding.

Get a precise backup, then add speed. Learn to establish a stop.

How can an athletic riding position help you ride better? Tips for clipping for ranch riding classes.

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has something for every part of your Western horse life, from rodeo to horse shows, to shopping to country-music concerts.

Take in the flash and beauty of one of the most prestigious Arabian horse shows in Scottsdale. It’s the perfect time to escape the cold for some Arizona sunshine.

We ask our Horse&Rider enthusiasts questions; they respond. Here's where to find results from our recent Gallop Polls.

Bob Avila’s trophy belt buckle collection.

A guest ranch's collection of boots.

We’ve gathered 57 reasons why Western Horse Life is the best life. See what you can add to the list!

A mounted shooter's collection of competition chinks.