Buying New Horses
Working with a New Horse
Have a new horse in the barn? Brad’s checklist will help you get prepared for your first ride.
Brad Barkemeyer's Winning Insights: New-Horse Checklist
Go through my checklist to learn more about your new horse’s strengths and weaknesses—what his personality is like on the ground and in the saddle—so you can start your journey together on a positive note.
Time for an Upgrade
There comes a time when you just need more horse. Use these tips to ensure that your upgrade will get you where you want to be.
From the Editor: Stepping Up
The prospect of upgrading your horse is exciting. It shows that you’re ready for more, you can set new goals, and you can expand your expertise. Riders who like to achieve thrive on that sort of thing. Onward and upward!
Meet Minnie
After hunting for a new horse for several months, Jennifer Paulson finally finds Minnie.
For Confidence, Do This *Before* You Buy That Horse
When you’re buying a horse, don’t neglect this one key pre-purchase check that will tell you if you’ll be able to ride him with confidence.
Mistakes Horse Buyers Make
Save yourself trouble and heartache by learning from the eight horse-buying mistakes I see buyers make all too often.
Find Your Dream Trail Horse
You know what you're looking for in a dream trail horse, you just need to locate him. Here are six great places to start your search.
How to Select a Reining Prospect
Buying a reining prospect? Remember to keep in mind that these horses are athletes first and come in all sizes, shapes, and colors.
