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
H&R photo by Alana Harrison
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
H&R photo by Karen Russell
For Show Success, *Connect* to Your Horse
H&R photo by Caroline Fyffe
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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