Jessica Jahiel, PhD
Winter-Feeding Checklist
If you live in an area that experiences cold winters, use this winter-feeding checklist to help your horse stay healthy and colic-free. Plus: The Henneke Body Condition Scoring System, courtesy of Purina Animal Nutrition.
10 Saddle-Fit Tips
Use these expert tips to help keep your horse sound and saddle-sore free — and to enhance your own comfort — on all of your riding adventures.
Saddle Pads: A Cushion of Comfort
Learn how to determine the best horse saddle pad to keep your horse comfortable on the trail and to prevent back soreness in horses. A horse saddle pad that fits correctly can help prevent back soreness in horses, while a improperly fitted saddle pad can cause horse problems.
Amble Down the Trail
Looking for a smooth, comfortable ride? Consider a Tennessee Walking Horse. Here are expert answers to frequently asked questions.
10 Gaited-Horse Myths: Busted!
Our expert counters false assumptions about smooth-gaited horses with fact-based truths in this Trail Rider Magazine article.
10 On-Trail Saddle Tips
On the trail, tack changes aren't easy, so saddle fit becomes all important. Optimal saddle fit will let you and your horse leave home comfortable and sound, and return that way six or seven hours later. Here, we give you 10 at-a-glance saddle tips — six for your horse and four for you — designed to improve your trail rides, no matter what type of saddle you ride in.