Jennifer Forsberg Meyer

In an exclusive H&R interview, learn why clinician Warwick Schiller’s horse-training methods have evolved toward more horse-centric approaches.

The recent efforts of equine organizations are helping to advance horse welfare vis-à-vis the humane treatment of show horses. Where do things stand now? We talk with a founding member of AQHA’s Animal Welfare Commission.

Find the description of your on-the-trail persona…then learn what you can do, if need be, to improve it.

This exercise will have your horse bending nicely, using his hindquarters, and keeping that shoulder up whenever you steer him.

Linda Parelli brought a new level of intensity– some would say hype–to Pat Parelli’s teachings. Is she the best thing that could’ve happened to the Parelli phenomenon, or is the program now more hoopla than horsemanship?

Are you embarrassed by your fear in the saddle? Don’t be! Here’s how to turn that fear into a plan to build riding confidence that endures and grows.

Is riding your horse like peddling a bike uphill? Use self-carriage to improve your horse.

Create a supportive vibe that feels good and makes you smile, and you’ll become a more confident, effective rider.

Learn nine key ways to improve your horsemanship by avoiding the blunders that sabotage training and make your horse unhappy.

“LADIES’ HORSE.” “PREFERS MALE RIDERS.”“HATES MEN WITH A PASSION!” These descriptions, all taken from real Internet ads or Web sites, are but a handful of the ways we humans describe a phenomenon that might be called gender bias in horses.

These key horseback riding and handling guidelines will help keep you safe in the saddle and at the barn. Important for everyone, they're especially critical for novices and children.

Hemp products—CBD supplements—are trending for humans, but have you thought about using them for your horse? Learn how hemp may help your horse.

Horseback riding takes practice, and no one said it’s easy. But these four deceptively simple strategies will speed your progress and enable you to become the best rider you can be.

Provide fun-and-games for your horsey child this summer vacation. These creative ideas will help you plan the ultimate in summertime fun for kids and horses.

Horseback riding can help youngsters become good drivers as they learn to pay attention to where their horse is going plus watch out for ‘traffic.’

This simple, repetitive exercise improves your horse’s guidability and makes you a more confident, effective rider.

Learn Warwick Schiller’s new method of desensitizing a horse— an approach that honors the horse’s spirit plus builds trust and connection.

Learn the secret weapon to becoming a bolder, more confident rider—by developing trust in your horse and in your own horsemanship skills.

If you own an older horse, these senior horse care tips will help to keep him healthy, happy, and sound as he ages.

Looking for fun things to do with your horse? Any of these unusual horse sports will improve your horsemanship and increase the pleasure of your riding.

Tips to help senior riders choose the right horse and be smart about time spent in the saddle, so they can continue to enjoy riding at any age.

Don’t agonize over the details of cueing. Instead, use your mind to develop three core qualities of a confident, effective rider.

These tips from experts will help you reform a horse that’s hard to catch, plus boost your overall horse-handling and horsemanship skills.