The Thinking Rider

Senior Editor Jennifer Forsberg Meyer offers insights and resources to improve your riding life and help you enjoy your horse more—around the barn, in the practice arena, at the horse show, or down the trail.

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The Number 1 Thing You Should Do Before Buying a Horse
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How to Calm a Hot Horse
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4 Reasons Why Your Horse Is Too Hot to Handle
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The Simple Act That’ll Improve Your Horsemanship
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When Investing in ‘the Horse Thing’ for Your Child Feels Like a Gift to Yourself
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2 Key Insights from a Horse Vet Who Rides
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What Stressed-Out Horses (and Humans) Need
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6 How-To Tips for Swimming Safely With Your Horse
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If You Use a Horse Trailer, *Read This*
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Is Your Horse Mental? It Could Just Be Dental!
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Calling All Equine Soccer Fans…Are You There?
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4 Horsemanship Myths—Busted!
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