From breaking bad riding habits and self-help for your riding fears to despooking tools for every horse and keeping your show horse honest, H&R‘s 50th anniversary year is packed with information. Find your favorite articles from 2011 here.
Al Dunning’s How’s My Riding?
“Back With Authority,” Feb., pg. 28
“Better Pleasure Practice,” March, pg. 44
“A Cut Above,” April, pg. 46
“Turnaround Techniques,” July, pg. 46
“No Chair-Riding,” Aug. pg. 38
“Get Into Position Down the Fence,” Sept. pg. 32
“A Steady Stop,” Oct. pg. 34
“Circle Up!” Dec. pg. 32
Barns, Property Maintenance
“Making Mesh Work,” Your Horse Your Life, Jan., pg. 45
“Ground Control” (Arena Maker),?Your Horse Your Life, Jan., pg. 46
“Nibble Stoppers,” Your Horse Your Life, Feb., pg. 18
“Barn-Planning Worksheet,” Your Horse Your Life, Feb., pg. 21
“The Horse Owner’s Guide to Tractors,” March, pg. 64
“How-Weather Horsekeeping,” Your Horse Your Life, Aug. pg. 22
“Get Organized!” Your Horse Your Life, Aug. pg. 24
“Custom Labels,” Your Horse Your Life, Nov. pg. 18
“Is Your Barn Hazard-Free?” Your Horse Your Life, Dec. pg. 21
Behavior
“Insecure Mare,” Whole Horse Q&A, Jan., pg. 8
“Build Good Habits From the Start,” Clinton Anderson’s Lessons from Real Life, Jan., pg. 52
“Mouthy Colt,” Whole Horse Q&A, March, pg. 17
“Baby Business,” Your Horse Your Life, July, pg. 26
“Water; Shoeing Needs,” Whole Horse Q&A, Sept. pg. 16
“Do You Match Your Horse?” Your Horse Your Life, Oct. pg. 22
“Mare Slams Her Stall Wall,” Whole Horse Q&A, Nov. pg. 10
“Skin Scald; Frantic Feed Time,” Whole Horse Q&A, Dec. pg. 12
“Casting Call for Bad Actors,” Your Horse Your Life, Dec. pg. 18
Bob Avila’s Winning Insights
“Makeover Magic,” Jan., pg. 50
“Rollbacks Revealed,” Feb., pg. 24
“Negative Thinking,” March, pg. 34
“Vintage Warm Up,” April, pg. 36
“The Price Is?Right?” May, pg. 33
“Got ?Cow'” June, pg. 37
“The Science of Straight Part I: Sidepass for straightness,” July, pg. 42
“The Science of Straight Part II: Straightness in action?the lead change,” Aug. pg. 34
“All About Heart,” Sept. pg. 30
“Gimmick-Free Bits: Part 1,” Oct. pg. 32
“Gimmick-Free Bits: Part 2,” Nov. pg. 24
“Lessons, for Free,” Dec. pg. 30
Breed, Show Associations
“Ownership Not Required,” Your Horse Your Life, March, pg. 20
“Single-Day Shows for Arabians,” Your Horse Your Life, June, pg. 22
“More Opportunities for ?Oldsters’,” Your Horse Your Life, June, pg. 28
“Paint World Entrants Must Qualify for 2012,” Your Horse Your Life, July, pg. 24
“Color, Disease Testing for Paints,” Your Horse Your Life, Oct. pg. 22
Breeding, Foaling
“Rejected Foal,” Your Horse Your Life, Jan., pg. 49
“Baby Business,” Your Horse Your Life, July, pg. 26
“Small-Breeder Realities,” pg. 38
“Babies on Board?Not,” Your Horse Your Life, Dec. pg. 18
Buying, Selling Horses
“Nerved-Horse Value,” Whole Horse Q&A, Jan., pg. 8
“The Price Is?Right?” May, pg. 33
Clinton Anderson’s Lessons from Real Life
“Build Good Habits From the Start,” Jan., pg. 52
“De-Spooking Takes Patience,” Feb., pg. 22
“Consistency is Key,” March, pg. 32
“Allow The Mistake,” April, pg. 34
“Know Your Limits,” May, pg. 29
“Suitability Is Key,” June, pg. 33
Clinton Anderson’s Philosophy
“Understanding Your Prey Animal,” July, pg. 39
“Train Both ?Lefty’ And ?Righty,'” Aug. pg. 32
“Get Your Horse to THINK,” Sept. pg. 28
“The Finer Points of Pressure,” Oct. pg 28
“Use Your Body to Communicate,” Nov. pg. 22
“The Magic of Approach-and-Retreat,” Dec. pg. 28
Commentary
“POV Blindness,” Aug. pg. 12
Conformation Clinic
Leigh Bennett Evaluates Aged Tennessee Walking Horse Geldings, Practice Pen, Jan., pg. 54
Margo Ball Evaluates Aged Paint Mares, Practice Pen, Feb., pg. 31
Gigi Bailey Evaluates 2-Year-Old Quarter Horse Stallions, Practice Pen, March, pg. 39
Rick Baker Evaluates Aged Quarter Horse mares, Practice Pen, April, pg. 41
Jolene Montgomery Evaluates Barrel Horses, Practice Pen, May, pg. 37
Tracy Boyd Evaluates Aged Tennessee Walking Horse mares, Practice Pen, June, pg. 41
Clay Cavinder Evaluates Aged Quarter Horse geldings, Practice Pen, July, pg. 49
Margo Ball Evaluates Aged Appaloosa Geldings, Practice Pen, Aug. pg. 41
Gary Potter Evaluates Aged Quarter Horse Mares, Practice Pen, Sept. pg. 35
Gene Carr Evaluates Aged Pony of the Americas mares, Practice Pen, Oct. pg. 37
Don Topliff Evaluates 3-Year-Old Quarter Horse geldings, Practice Pen, Nov. pg. 27
John Pipkin Evaluates 5-Year-Old Quarter Horse mares, Practice Pen, Dec. pg. 35
Economy
“Boom, Before Bust” (Vintage quote), Your Horse Your Life, Feb., pg. 16
“Gallop Poll: Pump-Pain Plans,” Your Horse Your Life, May, pg. 20
“Club Support,” Your Horse Your Life, May, pg. 24
“Fuel Efficiency,” Your Horse Your Life, Aug. pg. 24
“Recycled Billboard Vinyls,” Your Horse Your Life, Aug. pg. 24
“50 Years of Changing Trends,” Dec. pg. 44
“H&R Gold: Riding It Out,”?Dec. pg. 60
Education, Universities
“Educational Entertainment,” Your Horse Your Life, May, pg. 26
“Top College Riders Compete,” Your Horse Your Life, Aug. pg. 22
Entertainment, Fun
“Cute to Boot” (Vintage Valentine’s), Your Horse Your Life, Feb., pg. 19
“Reality-TV Auditions” (ACTHA show), Your Horse Your Life, March, pg. 20
“Heroic Measures” (Horses4Heroes), Your Horse Your Life, March, pg. 24
“Win a Derby Bonnet,” Your Horse Your Life, March, pg. 24
“Vintage Fun: H&R Quiz Time,” Your Horse Your Life, March, pg. 24
“Gaming for Equestrians,” Your Horse Your Life, April, pg. 26
“You, The Big Winner,” Your Horse Your Life, April, pg. 26
“Readers Respond: Gone Riding, To?,” Your Horse Your Life, April, pg. 20
“‘Buck’ On The Big Screen,” Your Horse Your Life, June, pg. 28
“‘Dear Diary?'” Your Horse Your Life, June, pg. 28
“Barn Flicks,” Your Horse Your Life, July, pg. 30
“Quote from Linda Parelli,” Your Horse Your Life, July, pg. 30
“How to Get a Greener Barn,” Your Horse Your Life, Oct. pg. 25
“Horses on iHigh?Cool!” Your Horse Your Life, Nov. pg. 16
“Honoring Gutsy Cowgirls,” Your Horse Your Life, Nov. pg. 16
“An App for That?” Your Horse Your Life, Nov. pg. 16
“50 Years of Advertising,” Nov. pg. 45
“War Horse: See It This Month,” Your Horse Your Life, Dec. pg. 18
“I Love My Vet,” Your Horse Your Life, Dec. pg. 18
Environment
“Seasonal Solutions,” Your Horse Your Life, Aug. pg. 22
“Storm Shelter,” Your Horse Your Life, Aug. pg. 24
“When Severe Weather Strikes,” Your Horse Your Life, Sept. pg. 24
“A Real Lightsaber,” Your Horse Your Life, Sept. pg. 24
“Breathe Easy,” Your Horse Your Life, Oct. pg. 23
Events
“Barrel Racers Will Gather?” (International Finals Rodeo), Your Horse Your Life, Jan., pg. 44
“Everybody Loves Reymond (And Lady Luck)” (Farnam Superhorse), Your Horse Your Life, Feb., pg. 16
“Top-Notch Clinicians and Horses at Road to the Horse,” Your Horse Your Life, Feb., pg. 19
“Cutting’s Storied History,” Your Horse Your Life, Feb., pg. 19
“Celebrate Everything Western” (National Festival of the West), Your Horse Your Life, March, pg. 24
“Happy Trails,” Your Horse Your Life, April, pg. 24
“Trail Ride For A Cause,” Your Horse Your Life, June, pg. 28
“More Opportunities for ?Oldsters’,” Your Horse Your Life, June, pg. 28
“Paint World Entrants Must Qualify for 2010,” Your Horse Your Life, July, pg. 24
“As American As Apple Pie,” Your Horse Your Life, July, pg. 30
“Reining Riches,” Your Horse Your Life, Aug. pg. 26
“A Win-Win Event,” Your Horse Your Life, Oct. pg. 22
Fashion, Apparel for People
“Tony Lama Closet Dive” (Oldest boot contest), Your Horse Your Life, Jan., pg. 44
“$25K Boots for a Cause,” Your Horse Your Life, Jan., pg. 47
“Tuff Denim” (Cowgirl Tuff jeans), Your Horse Your Life, Jan., pg. 48
“Vintage Find” (American West bag), Your Horse Your Life, Jan., pg. 48
“Comfort and Class” (Professional’s Choice pad), Your Horse Your Life, Jan., pg. 48
“Good Ride Gear” (Good Ride Life men’s top), Your Horse Your Life, Jan., pg. 48
“Boot of the Month: Centennial Style” (Tony Lama ladies’ boot), Your Horse Your Life, Jan., pg. 48
“Makeover Magic,” Bob Avila’s Winning Insights, Jan., pg. 50
“Fun and Practical” (Rainboots), Your Horse Your Life, Feb., pg. 18
“Cowgirls Love Black” (Rockies hoodie), Your Horse Your Life, Feb., pg. 20
“Loco Style” (Mad Cow Company bits and spurs), Your Horse Your Life, Feb., pg. 20
“Cutting-Edge Cowboy” (Cowboy Militia tees), Your Horse Your Life, Feb., pg. 20
“Start of the?Glitz Blitz” (Feb. 1992 quote), Your Horse Your Life, Feb., pg. 20
“Boot of the Month: Rustic Style” (Resistol Ranch ladies’ boot), Your Horse Your Life, Feb., pg. 20
“5-Minute Makeover” (Robin Gollehon), Practice Pen, Feb., pg. 35
“Outerwear,” Rider Gear, Feb., pg. 60
“Wrangler Wardrobe,” Your Horse Your Life, March, pg. 26
“Show-Ring Flare” (American Hat), Your Horse Your Life, March, pg. 26
“Boot of the Month: Caiman Cowboy” (Corral men’s boot), Your Horse Your Life, March, pg. 26
“H&R Flashback” (Retro denim), Your Horse Your Life, March, pg. 26
“Western Show Halters,” Horse Gear, March, pg. 70
“Can’t Go Wrong,” Your Horse Your Life, April, pg. 28
“Rock-&-Roll Style,” Your Horse Your Life, April, pg. 28
“Western-Pleasure Flashback,” Your Horse Your Life, April, pg. 28
“Cinch Fashin,” Your Horse Your Life, April, pg. 28
Boot of the Month, “College Gear,” Your Horse Your Life, April, pg. 28
“Wild West Fashion,” Your Horse Your Life, April, pg. 26
“Another Milestone Anniversary,” Your Horse Your Life, May, pg. 26
“Men’s Jeans,” Rider Gear, April, pg. 82
“Geo-Rockies,” Your Horse Your Life, June, pg. 30
“Relentless Class,” Your Horse Your Life, June, pg. 30
“Editor’s Pick: Charlie 1 Horse Almost Famous hat,” Your Horse Your Life, June, pg. 30
“Cowgirl Empowerment,” Your Horse Your Life, June, pg. 30
Boot of the Month, “Arena-Ready Kids,” Your Horse Your Life, June, pg. 30
“Protective Helmets, Vests,” Rider Gear, June, pg. 70
Boot of the Month, “Rocker Cowgirl,” Your Horse Your Life, July, pg. 32
“Cruel Style,” Your Horse Your Life, July, pg. 32
“Sequins Ruled,” Your Horse Your Life, July, pg. 32
“Carrying Cases,” Rider Gear, Aug. pg. 72
“Hyperkewl Evaporative Cooling Vest,” Your Horse Your Life, Aug. pg. 24
“Get Noticed,” Removable Collars and Cuffs, Your Horse Your Life, Aug. pg. 26
“Classy Tack,” Abilene Show Halter, Your Horse Your Life, Aug. pg. 26
“A Fashion First,” Wrangler Casual Belt, Your Horse Your Life, Aug. pg. 26
“Shorter Sleeves Are In,” Roll-Up Sleeve Plaid Poplin Shirt, Your Horse Your Life, Aug. pg. 26
Boot of the Month, “Class and Comfort,” (Tony Lama men’s Bay Apache), Your Horse Your Life, Aug. pg. 28
“50 Years of Western Styles,” Sept. pg. 51
Editor’s Pick, “Cowgirl Blossom Jacket,” Your Horse Your Life, Sept. pg. 26
“Your Majesty,” Queen of Everything jeans by Cowgirl Tuff Co., Your Horse Your Life,?Sept. pg. 26
“A Lucky Charm,” Protect This Rider necklace by Sweetbird Studio, Your Horse Your Life, Sept. pg. 26
“Slide Into This Look,” Reining Tee by Horseworship, Your Horse Your Life, Sept. pg. 26
Boot of the Month, “Classy Cowgirl,” (Ariat Reina boot), Your Horse Your Life, Sept. pg. 26
“Jack Frost Nipping?” Your Horse Your Life, Oct. pg. 23
“Fall Jackets,” Rider Gear, Oct. pg. 62
Editor’s Pick, “Cinch boys’ button-down shirt,” Your Horse Your Life, Oct. pg. 26
“Go Retro!” Your Horse Your Life, Oct. pg 26
“Look Cool, Stay Warm!” Ariat fleece hoodie, Your Horse Your Life, Oct. pg. 26
“Wild Western,” Way West Handbag, Your Horse Your Life, Oct. pg. 26
Boot of the Month: Classic Style, (Justin AQHA Remuda Series, Antique Full-Quill Ostrich), Your Horse Your Life, Oct. pg.?26
“Honoring Gutsy Cowgirls,” Your Horse Your Life, Nov. pg. 16
“Warm and Comfy,” Carhartt women’s sweater, Your Horse Your Life, Nov. pg. 20
“QT Jeans,” Wrangler Q-Baby jeans, Your Horse Your Life, Nov. pg. 20
“Wild at Heart,” Redhouse ranch bracelet,” Your Horse Your Life, Nov. pg. 20
Editor’s Pick: “Rockin’ Western,” Rock the Range hat by Greeley Hat Works, Your Horse Your Life, Nov. pg. 20
Boot of the Month: “For the Youngin,” (Tony Lama Beige Mustang kids’ boot) Your Horse Your Life, Nov. pg. 20
“Invest in Your Warmth!” Panhandle Slim Suede vest,?Your Horse Your Life, Dec. pg. 22
“Run With the Herd,” Kelly Herd Jewelry, Your Horse Your Life, Dec. pg. 22
“Gypsy Queen,” Wrangler Western Cowgirl Gyspsy V-neck, Your Horse Your Life, Dec. pg. 22
“Spurs?Not Just for Boots!” Jozee Girl sunglasses, Your Horse Your Life, Dec. pg. 22
Boot of the Month: All-Around Boot (Anderson Bean S1090), Your Horse Your Life, Dec. pg. 22
5-Minute Makeover, Alex Barber, Practice Pen, Dec. pg. 38
Features
“Cover Stories,” Jan., pg. 17
“50 Great Horses,” Jan., pg. 56
“Bosal Intro,” Jan., pg. 62
“Cut Your Winter Vet Bills,” Jan., pg. 66
“Bad Habits in Barrel Horses,” Feb., pg. 36
“50 Great Escapes,” Feb. pg. 42
“Learning By Doing,” Feb., pg. 50
“Vaccine Wars: The Great Debate,” Feb., pg. 56
“50 Years of Training Trends,” March, pg. 46
“Spring Spruce-Up,” March, pg. 53
“Face Time,” March, pg. 58
“The Horse Owner’s Guide to Tractors,” March, pg. 64
“50 Years of Great Riders,” April, pg. 48
“Wounds: Nightmare or Nuisance,” April, pg. 58
H&R Gold: “Circle Up!” April, pg. 64
“Horse Sports for the 21st Century,” April, pg. 74
“Saddle Up!” May, pg. 41
“50 Cool Schools (And More!)” May, pg. 63
H&R Gold: “Pleasure Short Course,” May, pg. 74
“Fly-Control Battle Plan,” May, pg. 80
“Make The Connection,” June, pg. 44
“50 Years of Horse Health,” June, pg. 48
“Break Bad Habits Today,” June, pg. 56
“Muscle Maladies,” July, pg. 54
“50 Rides in 50 States,” July, pg. 60
“Happier Hauling,” July, pg. 68
“Winners’ Moves,” Aug. pg. 44
“50 Great Events,” Aug. pg. 51
“Special Needs, Special Feeds,” Aug. pg. 60
“Sounding the Call: ?Hey, Kids!'” Aug. pg. 62
“Think Outside the Arena,” Sept. pg. 42
“When It’s Time to Say Goodbye,” Sept. pg. 46
“50 Years of Western Styles,” Sept. pg. 51
“Undercover Mission,” Sept. pg. 56
“50 Great Training Tips,” Oct. pg. 41
“Self-Help for Your Fears,” Oct. pg. 46
“12 Ways to Save on Tack,” Oct. pg. 51
“Horse-Hauling Checklist,” Oct. pg 54
“Riding Arenas 101,” Oct. pg 56
“Despooking Tools You Need,” Nov. pg 34
“Small-Breeder Realities,” Nov. pg. 38
“50 Years of Advertising,” Nov. pg. 45
“Keep Him Honest,” Nov. pg. 48
“Stop Like A Pro,” Dec. pg. 40
“50 Years of Changing Trends,” Dec. pg. 44
“Alternative Therapies,” Dec. pg. 48
“Training? Or Intimidation?” Dec. pg. 54
H&R Gold: “Riding It Out,” Dec. pg. 60
Feed, Feeding
“New Senior-Horse Feed” (Triumph by Nutrena), Your Horse Your Life, Feb., pg. 17
“Hay Belly,” Whole Horse Q&A, March, pg. 16
“Slow-Feed In Style,” Your Horse Your Life, June, pg. 26
“Special Feed for Mini Breeds,” Your Horse Your Life, July, pg. 26
“Well-Treated,” Your Horse Your Life, Aug. pg. 26
“Special Needs, Special Feeds,” Aug. pg. 60
“Yep?Hay Is for Horses,” Your Horse Your Life, Sept. pg. 23
“Save When You Buy Hay,” Your Horse Your Life, Dec. pg. 20
“New Supplement Option,” Your Horse Your Life, Dec. pg. 20
Finance, Saving Money
“The Horse Owner’s Guide to Tractors,” March, pg. 64
“Show-Time Must-Haves, Under $5,” Your Horse Your Life, June, pg. 26
“5 Free Fixes for a Broken Rein,” Your Horse Your Life, July, pg. 28
“Repurposed Dish Brush,” Your Horse Your Life, Sept. pg. 24
“How to Get a Greener Barn,” Your Horse Your Life, Oct. pg. 25
“12 Ways to Save on Tack (or, Secrets of a Tackanista),” Oct. pg. 51
“It’s a Big Deal!” Your Horse Your Life, Nov. pg. 18
Gallop Polls
Results of Nov. 2010 Poll, “Horses and S.O.s,” Your Horse Your Life, Jan., pg. 44
“Where’s the Line?” Your Horse Your Life, Jan., pg. 44 (Results: March, pg. 20)
“Vacation Nation,” Your Horse Your Life, Feb., pg. 16
Results of Dec. 2010 Poll, “Boots Galore,” Your Horse Your Life, Feb., pg. 16
“Ride VS. Surf,” Your Horse Your Life, March, pg. 20
“Pump-Pain Plans,” Your Horse Your Life, June, pg. 20
“Combined Age Groups,” Your Horse Your Life, June, pg. 22
“Pump-Pain Plans,” Your Horse Your Life, July, pg. 24
“Freebie Horse? Yes, Probably?” Your Horse Your Life, Oct. pg. 22
“Oldies But Goodies,” Your Horse Your Life, Nov. pg. 16
“Babies on Board?Not,” Your Horse Your Life, Dec. pg. 18
Gift Ideas
“Holiday Gift Guide,” Nov. pg. 54
“Holiday Gift Guide,” Dec. pg.
Grooming
“Unband It” (Seam-ripper for rubber bands), Your Horse Your Life, Jan., pg. 46
“Winter Grooming Tricks,” Your Horse Your Life, Feb., pg. 18
“Mud-Busting Grooming Tools,” Your Horse Your Life, March, pg. 22
“Spring Spruce-Up,” March, pg. 53
“Clippers With Plus-Power,” Your Horse Your Life, July, pg. 28
“Repurposed Dish Brush,” Your Horse Your Life, Sept. pg. 24
“Ditch the Towel; Get a Mitt,” Your Horse Your Life, Dec. pg. 20
Horse Health
Colic
“Playing Doctor” (Colic), Your Horse Your Life, Feb., pg. 17
“Early Signs of Colic,” Your Horse Your Life, Nov. pg. 17
To Do This Month: Colic Watch, Trailer Tweaks, Stocking Supplies,” Your Horse Your Life, Nov. pg. 17
Disease
“Vaccine Wars: The Great Debate,” Feb., pg. 56
“Easier EPM Treatment?” Your Horse Your Life, March, pg. 21
“Outbreak Alerts,” Your Horse Your Life, Sept. pg. 23
Eyes
“Blind Devotion,” Your Horse Your Life, Sept. pg. 25
“21st-Century I.D. Technology,” Your Horse Your Life, Dec. pg. 20
Fly, Insect Control
“Fight Fall Flies,” Your Horse Your Life, Oct. pg. 24
Hooves
“Shoe ?Holiday’?” Your Horse Your Life, Feb., pg. 11
Lameness, Legs
“30 to 60” (Soundness check), Your Horse Your Life, March, pg. 21
“Nerved Horse Value,” Whole Horse Q&A, Jan., pg. 8
“A Better Way to Nerve,” Your Horse Your Life, Jan., pg. 45
“Stay-Put Bandages,” Your Horse Your Life, Feb., pg. 17
“Acute Laminitis,” Emergency! Your Horse Your Life, March, pg. 28
Miscellaneous
“Cut Your Winter Vet Bills,” Jan., pg. 66
“Retirement Age,” Whole Horse Q&A, Feb., pg. 10
“Hay Belly,” Whole Horse Q&A, March, pg. 16
“Ride-Readiness Inspection,” Practice Pen, March, pg. 42
“A Cushier Ride,” Your Horse Your Life, July, pg. 28
“Yep?Hay Is for Horses,” Your Horse Your Life, Sept. pg. 23
“Winter-Weather Prep,” Your Horse Your Life, Sept. pg. 23
“When It’s Time to Say Goodbye,” Sept. pg. 46
“Rhino Snots,” Your Horse Your Life, Sept. pg. 23
“What’s Normal,” Your Horse Your Life, Sept. pg. 23
“Gut Matters,” Your Horse Your Life, Oct. pg. 23
“Weanling Care, Bot Kill, Rodent Watch,” Your Horse Your Life, Oct. pg. 23
“Horse-Hauling Checklist,” Oct. pg. 54
“Equine Middle Age,” Your Horse Your Life, Nov. pg. 17
“Senior Horse Care Checklist,” Your Horse Your Life, pg. 19
“Warm Neckwear,” Your Horse Your Life, Nov. pg. 17
“Winter Safety Checks,” Your Horse Your Life, Dec. pg. 19
“Why Fight Mud?” Your Horse Your Life, Dec. pg. 19
“Tips for Heading Off Cribbing,” Your Horse Your Life, Dec. pg. 19
“Keep Moving!” Your Horse Your Life, Dec. pg. 19
Skin, Coat
“An Eye to Success,” Your Horse Your Life, April, pg. 22
“Spring Cleaning,” Your Horse Your Life, April, pg. 22
“Booties for Hooves,” Your Horse Your Life, April, pg. 22
“Spring Health Checklist,” Your Horse Your Life, April, pg. 30
“Prep for Summer,” Your Horse Your Life, May, pg. 22
“Test for Appaloosa Gene,” Your Horse Your Life, May, pg. 22
“Vetspeak,” Your Horse Your Life, May, pg. 22
“Fight Scratches,” Your Horse Your Life, May, pg. 24
“Bug Off,” Your Horse Your Life, May, pg. 24
“50 Years of Horse Health,” June, pg. 48
“Choke Symptoms,” Your Horse Your Life, June, pg. 24
“Foot ?n Mouth,” Your Horse Your Life, June, pg. 24
“Hay, Salt, Water (&Rider!),” Your Horse Your Life, June, pg. 24
“Hot-Weather Horsekeeping,” Your Horse Your Life, Aug. pg. 22
“Seasonal Solutions,” Your Horse Your Life, Aug. pg. 22
“ERU Info: Then ?N Now,” Your Horse Your Life, Aug. pg. 22
“Outbreak: Equine Herpes,” Your Horse Your Life, Aug. pg. 22
Emergency!
“Lockdown,” Your Horse Your Life, Aug. pg. 26
“Fat as Food?” circa 2002, Your Horse Your Life, Nov. pg. 17
Human Health
“Mind Yourself, Too,” Your Horse Your Life, April, pg. 30
“Better Than A Band-Aid,” Your Horse Your Life, July, pg. 28
“Hyperkewl Evaporative Cooling Vest,” Your Horse Your Life, Aug. pg. 24
“A Real Lightsaber,” Your Horse Your Life, Sept. pg. 24
“Jack Frost Nipping?” Your Horse Your Life, Oct. pg. 23
“Breathe Easy,” Your Horse Your Life, Oct. pg. 23
“Wear That Darn Helmet,” Your Horse Your Life, Oct. pg. 23
“Self-Help for Your Fears,” Oct. pg 47
“Keep-Warm Solutions,” Your Horse Your Life, Nov. pg. 18
“Keep Moving!” Your Horse Your Life, Dec. pg. 19
Internet
“Cabin-Fever Cure” (greatbooksforhorselovers.com), Your Horse Your Life, Jan., pg. 47
“A ?Legendary Tail’ About Your Horse” (mylegendaryhorse.com), Your Horse Your Life, Jan., pg. 47
“Readers Respond: Online Time,” Your Horse Your Life, May, pg. 20
“Reining-Pattern Navigation,” Your Horse Your Life, July, pg. 30
“So Many Ways to Win!” Your Horse Your Life, Sept. pg. 22
“Outbreak Alerts,” Your Horse Your Life, Sept. pg. 23
Julie Goodnight’s Confidence Boosters
“Sitting the Lope,” Practice Pen, Feb., pg. 34
“Giving?Not ?Greedy?Hands,” Practice Pen, April, pg. 44
“Fall Back to Get Ahead,” Practice Pen, July, pg. 52
Just Between Us, Juli Thorson
“Between the Covers,” Jan., pg. 6
“Vacation Scrapbook,” Feb., pg. 4
“Tractor Factors,” March, pg. 8
“Posterity Projects,” April, pg. 8
“Saddle Lessons,” May, pg. 8
“The Genie and the Bottle,” June, pg. 8
“Trail Pioneers,” July, pg. 8
“Feeding with Grandpa,” Aug. pg. 8
“Dressed Apart,” Sept. pg. 8
“Important Voices,” Oct. pg. 10
“To Have Known A Legend,” Nov. pg. 4
“Volume L,” Dec. pg. 6
Lifestyle
“No Time to Ride?” Jan., pg. 70
“Stable Relationships,” March, pg. 62
Problem Solvers
“Faster Horsemanship Turns; Getting Past the Gate” (Kelly McDowall; Lynn Palm),?pg. 80
“Show-Pen Confidence; Barnyard Critters; No-Lean Longeing” (Jody Strand; Stacy Westfall; Dave Moore), Feb., pg. 62
“Making a Comeback After an Illness; Head-Tossing Loper” (Randy Paul; Cathy Hanson), March, pg. 72
“Antsy Barrel Horse; Choosing a Bit; Spooky Pony,” (Sue Bologna, Benny Guitron, Debbi Sereni), April, pg. 85
“Leadline Pointers for Parents; How to Deal with a Grumpy Horse,” June, pg. 72
“Barrel Turns; Won’t Tie; Pattern Woe,” (Laura Lee Thomas; Julie Goodnight; Charlie Cole), Aug. pg. 68
“Maintain a Health Show Horse; Sidepass on the Ground,” (Dell Hendricks; Julie Goodnight), Sept. pg. 64
“Crowding on the Trail; Ask for Speed; Crossfiring Young Horse,” (Linda Parelli, Martha Josey, Jackie Krshka), Oct. pg. 64
“Doorway Fear; Proper Head Carriage,” (Chad Evans and Carol Metcalf), Nov. pg. 64
“Ponying Pointers; Fast Trail Horse (Andrea Simons and Julie Goodnight), Dec. pg 70
Profiles, People
“Il Fior Di Quattrini” (Andrea Fappani $2-million-rider), Your Horse Your Life, Jan., pg. 47
H&R Gold, “Farewell To The Master,” June, pg. 62
“Bonafide Cowgirl,” Your Horse Your Life, Aug. pg. 20
“Master Trainer, Teacher Honored,” Your Horse Your Life, Oct. 22
Your Stories, “Finding Promise,” Dec. pg. 14
Reviews (Books, DVDs, Etc.)
“Pink Ponies Cookbook” by Barbara Beery, Your Horse Your Life, Feb., pg. 19
“The Modern Horseman’s Countdown to Broke” by Sean Patrick, Your Horse Your Life, March, pg. 22
“Inspiration,” Your Horse Your Life, May, pg. 24
“Sneak Peek: Greatness and Goodness: Barbaro and His Legacy, Your Horse Your Life, May, pg. 26
“Beyond the Homestretch: What Saving Racehorses Taught Me About Starting Over, Facing Fear, and Finding My Inner Cowgirl,” Your Horse Your Life, July, pg. 30
“Reining dreams,” Your Horse Your Life, Aug. pg. 26
“My Horse, My Friend: Hands-On TTouch Training for Kids,” Your Horse Your Life, Sept. pg. 24
Sneak Peak, “Complete Horse Care Manual”, Your Horse Your Life, Oct. pg. 23
Sneak Peek, “Trail Ability” DVD set, Your Horse Your Life, Oct. pg. 24
“Self-Help for Your Fears,” Oct. pg. 47
Sneak Peek, “Trail Solutions: Getting to and Going Out on the Trail With Julie Goodnight,” Your Horse Your Life, Nov. pg. 18
Safety
“Making Mesh Work,” Your Horse Your Life, Jan., pg. 45
“WHOA: Tying in a trailer,” Your Horse Your Life, Jan., pg. 45
“Cut Your Winter Vet Bills,” Jan., pg. 66
“WHOA: Baling Twine,” Your Horse Your Life, March, pg. 21
“Roadside Aid: All in the Family,” Your Horse Your Life, April, pg. 20
“Be Safe?Here’s How,” Your Horse Your Life, July, pg. 26
“Storm Shelter,” Your Horse Your Life, Aug. pg. 24
“Horse-Hauling Checklist,” Oct. pg. 54
“Is Your Barn Hazard-Free?” Your Horse Your Life, Dec. pg. 21
Self-Improvement, Confidence
“Show-Pen Confidence” (Jody Strand), Problem Solvers, Feb., pg. 62
“Barnyard Critters” (Stacy Westfall), Problem Solvers, Feb., pg. 64
“Negative Thinking,” March, pg. 34
“Stable Relationships,” March, pg. 62
“Look Up to Ride Strong,” Practice Pen, Sept. pg. 38
“Self-Help for Your Fears,” Oct. pg. 47
“A ?Whoah’ You Can Trust,” Practice Pen, Nov. pg. 32
Showing, Competition
“Show-Pen Confidence” (Jody Strand), Problem Solvers, Feb., pg. 62
“Ownership Not Required,” Your Horse Your Life, March, pg. 20
“Show-Ready Necessities,” Your Horse Your Life, April, pg. 24
“‘Paint World’ to Stay Split,” Your Horse Your Life, May, pg. 20
“WDAA Taps Lynn Palm,” Your Horse Your Life, May, pg. 20
“Dirty Chaps? Lift Them Up,” Your Horse Your Life, June, pg. 26
“Paint World Entrants Must Qualify for 2012,” Your Horse Your Life, July, pg. 24
“Top College Riders Compete,” Your Horse Your Life, Aug. pg. 20
Tack, Equipment, Horse Apparel
“Emergency Tack-Fix Must-Haves,” Your Horse Your Life, Jan., pg. 46
“Comfort and Class” (Professional’s Choice pad), Your Horse Your Life, Jan., pg. 48
“Work Saddles, Under $1,500,” Horse Gear, Jan., pg. 78
“Skirting the Rain” (Saddle skirt), Your Horse Your Life, March, pg. 22
“New Bit Line” (Randy Paul bits), Your Horse Your Life, March, pg. 22
“Soft and Steady” (Soft-Ride Boots),?Your Horse Your Life, March, pg. 22
“Four-Legged Fashion” (Naughty Nighties hoods), Your Horse Your Life, March, pg. 26
“Western Show Halters,” Horse Gear, March, pg. 70
“Four-Legged Fashion” (Naughty Nighties hoods), Your Horse Your Life, March, pg. 26
“Easy-Carry Bucket,” Your Horse Your Life, April, pg. 24
“Ultimate Blades,” Your Horse Your Life, April, pg. 24
“Horse Gear: Fight Flies,” May, pg. 82
“A Good Fit,” Your Horse Your Life, July, pg. 28
“Tack With Flair,” Your Horse Your Life, July, pg. 32
Editor’s Pick: “Double J Vintage-Tooled Hi-Tech Roper saddle,” Your Horse Your Life, July, pg. 32
“PJs for Horses,” Horse Gear, Sept. pg. 62
“Minty Bit,” Your Horse Your Life, Oct. pg. 24
“Gimmick-Free Bits: Part 1,” Practice Pen, Oct. pg 32
“12 Ways to Save on Tack (or, Secrets of a Tackanista), Oct. pg. 51
“Hoods and Neck Covers,” Horse Gear, Nov. pg. 62
“Western Show Blankets and Pads,” Horse Gear, Dec. pg. 68
The Confident Rider
“Look Up to Ride Strong,” Practice Pen, Sept. pg. 38
“A ?Whoah’ You Can Trust,” Practice Pen, Nov. pg. 32
This Horse Life, Sue M. Copeland
“The Handoff,” Jan., pg. 7
“Counting the Ways,” Feb., pg. 6
“This Horse Life,” March, pg. 11
“Decision, Decisions,” April, pg. 11
“Memories of Guy Stoops,” May, pg. 13
“The Power of Words,” June, pg. 11
“Rituals,” July, pg. 11
“Fair-weather rider?” Sept. pg. 11
“Poster Girl,” Oct. pg. 12
“Plan B,” Nov. pg. 6
“Fight, or Flight?” Dec. pg. 9
Trailwise
“Tips for Riding in High Country,” Sept. pg. 40
“Basic Camping Skills for Horses,” Oct. pg. 30
Training
Barrel Racing
“Bad Habits in Barrel Horses,” Feb., pg. 36
Conditioning
“Conditioning Tip” (Long-trotting), Your Horse Your Life, Feb., pg. 18
General Riding
“Half-Halt Help,” Your Horse Your Life, Jan., pg. 46
“Bosal Intro,” Jan., pg. 62
“Getting Past the Gate” (Lynn Palm), Problem Solvers, Jan., pg. 80
“Sitting the Lope,” Practice Pen, Feb., pg. 34
“Learning By Doing,” Feb., pg. 50
“Face Time,” March, pg. 58
“Head-Tossing Loper” (Cathy Hanson), Problem Solvers, March, pg. 72
Groundwork
“De-Spooking Takes Patience,” Practice Pen, Feb., pg. 22
“No-Lean Longeing” (Dave Moore), Feb., pg. 64
Horsemanship
“Faster Horsemanship Turns” (Kelly McDowall), Problem Solvers, Jan., pg. 80
Reining
“Rollbacks Revealed,” Practice Pen, Feb., pg. 24
Trail Riding
“Ride-Readiness Inspection,” Practice Pen, March, pg. 42
“Basic Camping Skills for Horses,” Oct. pg. 30
Western Pleasure
“Digital Training tips,” Your Horse Your Life, May, pg. 24
“On the Tube,” Your Horse Your Life, May, pg. 26
“Make The Connection,” June, pg. 44
“Break Bad Habits Today!” June, pg. 56
“Think Outside the Arena,” Sept. pg. 42
?The Finer Points of Pressure,” Practice Pen, Oct. pg. 28
“Basic Camping Skills for Horses,” Practice Pen, Oct. pg. 30
“50 Great Training Tips,” Oct. pg. 41
“Despooking Tools You Need,” Nov. pg. 34
“Keep Him Honest,” Nov. pg. 48
“Use Your Body to Communicate,” Practice Pen, Nov. pg. 22
“Stop Like A Pro,” Dec. pg. 40
“Training? Or Intimidation?” Dec. pg. 54
“The Magic of Approach-and-Retreat,” Dec. pg. 28
“Lessons, for Free,” Dec. pg. 30
Problem Solvers: “Ponying Pointers; Fast Trail Horse,” Dec. pg. 70
“Clinton, Please ?Fix’ My Horse?for Free!” Your Horse Your Life, Dec. pg. 18
Vintage
“Cover Stories,” Jan., pg. 17
“It Happened In?1999” (AHSA change), Your Horse Your Life, Jan., pg. 44
“It Happened in?2000” (frozen semen), Your Horse Your Life, Jan., pg. 45
“Vintage Wisdom” (saddle upkeep), Your Horse Your Life, Jan., pg. 46
“Vintage Event Coverage” (QH Congress), Your Horse Your Life, Jan., pg. 47
“50 Great Horses,” Jan., pg. 56
“No Time to Ride?” Jan., pg. 70
“Trimming Tips,” Problem Solvers, Jan., pg. 83
“Boom, Before Bust” (Vintage quote), Your Horse Your Life, Feb., pg. 16
“Playing Doctor” (Colic), Your Horse Your Life, Feb., pg. 17
“Aardvark to Zebroid” (Rach Rich’s trip to Kenya), Your Horse Your Life, Feb., pg. 19
“Start of the?Glitz Blitz” (Feb. 1992 quote), Your Horse Your Life, Feb., pg. 20
“Bad Habits in Barrel Horses” (Martha Josey 1970) Feb., pg. 36
“No-Lean Longeing” (Dave Moore), Feb., pg. 64
“It Happened In? 1975” (NCHA Futurity purse), Your Horse Your Life, March, pg. 20
“Rise of the Lady Vets,” Your Horse Your Life, March, pg. 21
“Tip from the Past” (Don Burt show quote), Your Horse Your Life, March, pg. 22
“Vintage Fun: H&R Quiz Time,” Your Horse Your Life, March, pg. 24
“H&R Flashback” (Retro denim), Your Horse Your Life, March, pg. 26
“50 Years of Training Trends,” March, pg. 46
“Stable Relationships,” March, pg. 62
“20 Years Ago,” Your Horse Your Life, April, pg. 26
“Big Mistake,” Your Horse Your Life, April, pg. 24
“Feed Breakthrough,” Your Horse Your Life, April, pg. 22
“NATRC Takes Off,” Your Horse Your Life, April, pg. 20
“HYPP, Circa ’93,” Your Horse Your Life, May, pg. 20
“Tail-Tampering Called Out,” Your Horse Your Life, May, pg. 22
“Make The Connection,” June, pg. 44
“Worth Talking About,” circa 2004, H&R Gold, Your Horse Your Life, July, pg. 24
“Ice, Ice Baby,” circa 1983, Your Horse Your Life, July, pg. 24
“Keep Your Cool,” circa 2001, Your Horse Your Life, July, pg. 26
“Sequins Ruled,” circa 1992, Your Horse Your Life, July, pg. 32
“Facing Your Fears,” circa 1995, Your Horse Your Life, Aug. pg. 20
“The Market Back Then,” circa 2000, Your Horse Your Life, Aug. pg. 20
“ERU Info: Then ?N Now,” Your Horse Your Life, Aug. pg. 22
“Teachers’ Pets,” circa 1994, Your Horse Your Life, Aug. pg. 26
“Careful What You Wish For,” Mail Call item circa 1996, Your Horse Your Life, Sept. pg. 22
H&R Gold: “Horsemanship Help,” circa 2007, Your Horse Your Life, Sept. pg. 22
“Breathe Easy,” circa 1999, Your Horse Your Life, Oct. pg. 23
“Jason, Wining Then & Now,” circa 1996, Your Horse Your Life, Nov. pg. 16
“Fat as Food?” circa 2002, Your Horse Your Life, Nov. pg. 17
“Whole Horse Q&A: Proper Head Carriage (Carol Metcalf),” circa 2005, Nov. pg. 64
H&R Gold: “Riding It Out,” circa 2008, Dec. pg. 60
“I Love My Vet,” circa 1997, Your Horse Your Life, Dec. pg. 18
“Why Fight Mud?” circa 1998, Your Horse Your Life, Dec. pg. 19
We’d Love to Own
“Good Cowboy Margarita,” Your Horse Your Life, Jan., pg. 42
“Shy’s Blue Boy,” Your Horse Your Life, Feb., pg. 15
“Sunsational Kid+/,” Your Horse Your Life, March, pg. 19
“JL Dash Ta Heaven,” Your Horse Your Life, April, pg. 19
“A Lawless Doll,” Your Horse Your Life, May, pg. 19
“Going Out In Diamonds,” Your Horse Your Life, June, pg. 21
“Topsails Rien Maker,” Your Horse Your Life, July, pg. 23
“FSF Iznt He Zip,” Your Horse Your Life, Aug. pg. 19
“Sham,” Your Horse Your Life, Sept. pg. 21
“WV Kyss Of Fame,” Your Horse Your Life, Oct. pg. 21
“Lets Talk About AOK,” Your Horse Your Life, Nov. pg. 15
“Shalimar Cadence,” Your Horse Your Life, Dec. pg. 16
Welfare, Legal Issues
Gallop Poll, “Horse Licensing,” Your Horse Your Life, April, pg. 20
Whole Horse Q&A
“Insecure Mare; Nerved-Horse Value,” Jan., pg. 8
“Retirement Age; Shoe ?Holiday’?” Feb., pg. 10
“Hay Belly; Mouthy Colt,” March, pg. 16
“Feeding Scraps; Sloppy Stall,” April, pg. 16
“Weak Stifle; Spreading Hay,” June, pg. 16
“Diarrhea Puzzle; ?Horse Alone’,” July, pg. 16
“Back Pain; Curing Aggression,” Aug. pg. 15
“Water; Shoeing Needs,” Sept. pg. 16
“Long Coat; Night Vision,” Oct. pg. 16
“Mare Slams Her Stall Wall,” Nov. pg. 10
You Said It!
“My 2011 Goal Is To?” Jan., pg. 88
“My Motto Is?” Feb., pg. 72
“I’ve Used Baler Twine?” March, pg. 80
“My Dream Trip Would Be To?” April, pg. 96
“My Horse-Health Nightmare?” May, pg. 88
“How a Horse is Like a Husband,” June, pg. 80
“What You’d Change About Your Horse,” July, pg. 80
“I Howled When My Horse?,” Aug. pg. 80
“My Favorite Breed Is?,” Sept. pg. 72
“My Horse Would Change?” Oct. pg. 72
“To Lose That Wait I’ll?” Nov. pg. 72
“My Favorite Horse Book Was?” Dec. pg. 80
Your Stories
“?When I’m 64?'” Jan., pg. 14
“Meant for Each Other,” Feb., pg. 12
“Why I Miss My Trainers,” March, pg. 14
“Trusting in Magic,” April, pg. 12
“Love is Blind?And Empowering,” July, pg. 18
“Teamword Triumphs,” Sept. pg. 18
“Against All Odds,” Oct. pg. 18
“Never Too Late to Begin,” Nov. pg. 12
“Finding Promise,” Dec. 14
Youth, Children
“Pink Ponies Cookbook” by Barbara Beery, Your Horse Your Life, Feb., pg. 19
“Sounding the Call: ?Hey, Kids,'” Aug. pg. 62
“Horses on iHigh?Cool!”?Your Horse Your Life, Nov. pg. 16