DIY

Sandra Bentien is the consummate do-it-yourself non-pro reiner, from the breeding shed to the saddle. Here's her DIY rider story.

Learn how a few extra minutes and a little elbow grease can take your next sale-ad photo to a professional level.

Learn to recognize the subtle signs of saddle-fit problems and how you can prevent them.

It’s no one’s favorite job, but here’s how to save time and maximize results cleaning stalls.

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Use tips from a leather-care pro to protect your saddle investment.

Your best blanket buy is about more than price and color, and finding the right one for your horse can be a challenge. These nine options address nine specific issues.

Tips for tying your horse safely and securely.

Before you add or replace fencing on your horse property, get familiar with the pros, cons, and costs of your many choices in materials.

Learn more about the half-lease agreement in this interview with a current lessee.

Take arms! Here's a full roundup of strategies and products to protect your horse from pesky, disease-causing flies.

Get more out of your saddle by understanding rigging options.

Here's how to turn your parked horse trailer into an all-purpose base of operations when you haul in to a show or other horse event.

Does your horse need a hood to accompany his blanket, and how should it fit? Find out here.

In the December '09 issue of Horse & Rider magazine we shared several holiday gift and party ideas for you, your barn pals and your horse. If you're looking for an inexpensive gift for your horse, try one of these fab holiday horse treat recipes!

Not only do flies and other bugs bite and sting your horses, they can spread disease. Read about the different ways you can defeat the enemy and keep flies away from your horse and barn.

Mares have some specific tail-cleaning needs. Get pro-level advice here.