Michaela Jaycox

In the previous blog we discussed saddle terms. This month, we will review parts of the saddle and how the parts play a role in saddle fit.

Donna Saddoris, owner of CSI Saddle Pads, breaks down saddle fit terms and how to evaluate if your horse’s back is sore.

With the warm summer days comes the dreaded fly season. Guard your horse against the irritating, disease-carrying pests with our tips and tricks.

Do horses like baths? It depends. If the procedure is hurried and stressful, with unpleasant squirts of water and harsh chemicals, probably not.

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It’s time to pick up the cleaning utensils and head to the barn. Cleaning your barn out now will protect your horse’s health in the future.

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While you have your horse on a schedule for farrier visits, there are still other things you can do to help maintain your horse’s healthy feet between trimmings.

Your horse works hard for you, help him go the extra mile by giving his legs the best care.

Cowboy Christmas is filled with the finest Western vendors with unique items.

As we near the final rounds of the 2020 National Finals Rodeo, it's time to break out the best nighttime outfits!

Unique gifts for the whole family

If you traveled to the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, shop at Cowboy Christmas for the best selection of official NFR gear.

Beth Dutton is the Western fashion icon we didn't know we needed.

Here are four saddles at Cowboy Christmas that are stunning—and waiting for you to take them home!

Western fashion is a blend of cultures and these pieces of furniture display the heritage that embody cowboy culture and the Western way of life.

The Wrangler National Finals Rodeo arena is always dressed in its signature yellow, but the arena isn't the only thing dressed in the color this year.

If you're a fan of Western sports, then it's likely you're a fan of Paramount Network's Yellowstone. Here's unique Yellowstone gear you can find at Cowboy Christmas this year.

If you're looking for the best Western vacation, look no further than the National Finals Rodeo.

Winter is here and for owners of senior horses or horses that are hard to keep weight on, it’s a time of frantically sorting out your horse’s diet to keep him at a healthy weight.

For one year, and one year only, the National Finals Rodeo and Cowboy Christmas will be held in Texas.

While treats can get a bad reputation, these bite-size snacks can have health benefits, are a great way to show some extra love, and can even help reinforce training.

Are you participating in no-stirrup November this year? Follow these tips to stay safe while improving your riding.

Horse&Rider OnDemand experts Bud Lyon and Brad Barkemeyer offer tips and drills for multiple disciplines such as; reining, ranch riding, reined cow horse, roping, and more!

Give your horse’s mane and tail a little TLC with these products.

Check out these horse deals on Amazon Prime Day!

Add new items to your tack room this Amazon Prime day.

The Arizona Fall Championship Farnam $5,000 added ranch riding futurity and $5,000 added Cinch open ranch riding derby were both won by Bud Lyon, who took home a combined earnings of $4,883.

In recent years, the ranch riding has grown to be one of the most well-liked classes. The Arizona Fall Championship took note of the interest and has catered several classes to the ranch riding for 2020.

The Arizona Fall Championship has included several new futurities for 2020 with a minimum of $1,000 added to the classes.

Are you in Scottsdale for the 2020 Arizona Fall Championship? Check out these five must-do things while you're in town for the event.

The Arizona Fall Championship is bigger and better than ever. Here’s what you should know about the event.

Half a decade. 60 months. Five years. This is how long it took me to accomplish a short-term goal.

During these trying times money can be tight. However if you're fortunate enough to have extra spending cash, you need to check out these horse-related small businesses! With everything from tack to jewelry, these stores have it all.

Whether you're a professional trainer or have one horse in your pasture to work with, simply owning horses can be tough work. Make your horse life easier with these products from Amazon!

When all seems to be going wrong in the world, there’s one place I feel I can let my mind be carefree and feel like the world stops for a moment—the back of a horse.

With countless brands of saddle pads on the market, how do you know which pad is the right option for your horse? Dr. Marianne Marshall-Gibson, DVM, MS, cVMA, CAC explains what she looks for when selecting a saddle pad.

Kylar Terlip will be taking over Horse&Rider's Instagram, so we thought you might like to get to know her beforehand.

We sat back and looked at all of the things we've learned as horse owners during this pandemic.

All it takes is one pandemic to make you reevaluate your horse life.

After a long weekend of riding, your tack needs cleaning. You finish it all...except the one accessory that's hard to clean and often neglected—sport boots.

We often hear about the greatest horse a rider has had the opportunity to ride, but we don’t always hear about the bravest horse they’ve swung their leg over. We talk with five riders who tell us about the brave horses that changed their lives.

This is the final blog for this journey to RFD-TV's The American and a difficult one for my pride to share.

In this blog I’ll give a rundown of my horse’s tack and gear, as well as the pre-race products that I use.

This blog post is for all of the fashionistas out there! I’ll be giving a rundown of the outfit I’ll be wearing while I compete.

In my previous blog I mentioned my horse and having faith in her abilities, but there’s more to her story that I think you might enjoy hearing.

Follow along as I blog about my journey to RFD-TV’s The American.