Jennifer Paulson

In its first year back after a hiatus, Ranch Bash 2018 raised nearly $30,000 for America's Horse Cares—a branch of the American Quarter Horse Association's Foundation that supports therapeutic riding programs.

We're just a week out from the Ranch Bash—a benefit for America's Horse Cares.

On February 26, 2018, we said the hard goodbye to our senior horse Old Paint. He was a regular in our Instagram feed and appeared on many pages of H&R, so you’re likely familiar with him. But most importantly, he was our sons’ first horse.

Who doesn't love a silent auction? There’s shopping, bidding, stalking your items to ensure that no one out-bids you. Then the best part—making the purchase to benefit a great cause.

Learn about the America's Horse Cares charity, how it came to be, and a new party to benefit the cause.

Performance horse trainer Steve Metcalf's collection of hackamores, which he uses to train working cow horses and reiners, as well as Western pleasure horses.

Clinician Steve Stevens offers six checkpoints to test before you embark on any trail ride.

What’s new and exciting for riders and their horses this year? Here are a few things on our radar to keep an eye on.

Whether you’re a beginner at fencework or need to school a chargey cow horse, this exercise from NRCHA professional Brad Barkemeyer is safe and efficient.

Trainer Brad Barkemeyer offers advice for retraining a horse that bucks or lurches into lope transitions.

Enter the challenge September 1 through September 30, 2016.

End head-shaking on the trail—and at home—with advice from clinician Steve Stevens.

Riding lessons converged with fun and friendly encouragement in Washington at the first-ever Horse&Rider Win-a-Day Clinic, presented by Weaver Leather.

Trainer and clinician Laurel Walker Denton offers the finer points of presentation for ranch riding classes, from tack to rider turnout.

Step up your horse’s walking stride without breaking gait.

At 22 years young, this multi-talented gelding is now showing a new generation what it takes to become a champion.

Use this bow-shaped pattern to keep your horse engaged, soften his body, and elevate his shoulders.

Be prepared when the flies invade your barn by choosing the perfect fly mask for your horse. These new, innovative covers offer fresh designs and features for almost every situation.

A rider’s gelding carries his head below his withers, even with constant correction by the rider. All-around trainer Patty Vatterott offers advice for retraining.

A reader’s horse experiences great nerves at events. Clinician Ty Brazeal discusses how to overcome the anxiety.

Pro Al Dunning explains different ways to use split reins and how to master each rein position.

Trainer Patty Vatterott discusses how to gain a horse’s attention on the longe line for a more productive training session.

In the market for a new horse? Be sure you don’t make any of these four mistakes, as detailed by four professional trainers.

Ty Brazeal offers advice to help a horse past his tendency to spook at what the rider calls “everything,” despite her best efforts to desensitize the horse to the upsetting stimuli.

Pro Al Dunning offers insight into proper trot extension, how to maintain the gait, what to keep in mind for correctness, and how to avoid breaking into a lope.

Trainer Crystal McNutt helps a reader who struggles with setting up her horse for walk-to-lope transitions.

Trainer and judge Jill Newcomb offers tips for executing a square corner when called for in a pattern.

Kristi Berg offers tips to keep a horse from falling out of lead when loping with speed.

Get the details for each maneuver of AQHA Pattern 1, so you can better understand the pattern and show your horse to his best.

Use tactics to prevent lead-change anticipation, as well as reap other benefits.