The Thinking Rider

The Number 1 Thing You Should Do Before Buying a Horse

When you’re buying a horse, don’t neglect this one key pre-purchase check that will tell you if you’ll be able to ride him with confidence.

Aug 24, 2021

How to Calm a Hot Horse

Sep 14, 2020

Wildfire—Go! Advice from the Horse-Evacuation Front Lines

H&R’s consulting vet just had to evacuate her horses from the Oregon wildfires. Here’s her real-world advice.

Sep 3, 2020

4 Reasons Why Your Horse Is Too Hot to Handle

Learn what to do if your horse’s behavior makes you question your ability to manage him well.

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Aug 12, 2020

The Simple Act That’ll Improve Your Horsemanship

You’ve heard of the value of writing down goals. But you’ve never heard tell of a method as easy as this one.

Jul 23, 2020

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When Investing in ‘the Horse Thing’ for Your Child Feels Like a Gift to Yourself

Yes, horses are expensive and time consuming. But what they do for your kid also benefits you—bigtime.

Jul 9, 2020

2 Key Insights from a Horse Vet Who Rides

H&R’s go-to vet has more to share with you than horse-health advice. Here’s wisdom to make you a better horseman.

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Jun 11, 2020

What Stressed-Out Horses (and Humans) Need

In anxious times, we can learn a lot about what we need to survive by applying lessons from the horse world.

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May 14, 2020

6 How-To Tips for Swimming Safely With Your Horse

Riding your horse into water deep enough for swimming is a rush. Here’s how to have fun *and* stay safe while swimming with your horse.