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.

Red roan horse posing for sale-ad photo. He's not standing square, he is on uneven ground and there are cars, golf carts, and a dog in the background making it a distracting sale-ad photo.

Horse Shopping

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

Western Horse Tack

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

Credit: Photo by Charles Mann/istockPhoto.com Having the proper tools on hand helps to make stall mucking a less arduous task.

Western Horse How-To

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

Western Horse How-To

Tightened your belt, but still hungry for fun? Check out these appealing, affordable horsey activities.

Western Horse How-To

Share your thoughts for our next Gallop Poll!

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Western Horse How-To

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

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Western Horse How-To

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.

Western Horse How-To

Tips for tying your horse safely and securely.

Stable Management

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

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Western Horse How-To

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

Western Horse How-To

Take arms! Here's a roundup of fly-fighting strategies to help you prepare for summer's bug battles.

Western Horse How-To

Get more out of your saddle by understanding rigging options.

Western Horse How-To

Use these clutter-busting products to organize your horse spaces.

With good planning and a few extra touches, you can turn your trailer into a personalized, all-purpose base of operations--and have some fun while doing it. | Photos by Jim Bortvedt

Horse Trailering

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.

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Rider Fitness

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

Western Horse How-To

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.