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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3 Things to Know: Runaway Horse!
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*Use* Your Horse’s Smarts With Reward-Based Training
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Take a Stab at Working Equitation!
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Bridleless Riding Solves Problems
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Horse Problem? Avoid Insanity—Try Something *New*
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The ‘Secret’ of Champion Riders
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Fear Short-Circuits Your Horse’s Learning
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6 Proven Ride-Better Practice Tips
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The Secret to Gaining Your Horse’s Trust
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Are Your Horse’s Manners *This* Good?
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Be Proud, Western Dressage!
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Riding Arabians vs. Quarter Horses: Differences?
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