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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Like Yoga for Horses
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3 Great Ways to De-Spook Your Horse
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Up Control With a ‘Stand Still’ Cue
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Lead, Don’t Drag (or Push or Force)
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4 Reasons to Try Western Dressage
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5 Essential Safety Tips for Colt-Starting
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For Show Success, *Connect* to Your Horse
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Help Your Show Horse Stay Calm
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It’s OK to Work Your Horse (No, Really)
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4 Easy Ways to Make Your Horse Miserable
Horses: Subtle Hornswogglers?
10 Tips for Safe Trail Rides
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