Nichole Chirico

When April Freeland found herself horseless, she learned the importance of never looking a gift horse in the mouth when a horse named George came into her life.

The Ride podcast features men and women who're truly living his or her best Western horse life. Here are our top five episodes that our listeners have enjoyed.

Listen to Dr. Barb Crabbe in this episode of The Ride.

If you’re not getting your lead change in the correct part of your pattern, chances are you’re leaving points on the table. While changing leads in the center of the arena might seem easy, many riders struggle with finding center and staying straight before, during, and after a flying lead change.

In this episode Nichole and Michaela chat with the chairman of the AQHA Virtual Youth World Cup committee and member of Team USA, Jessica McAllister.

Get to know the editors of Horse&Rider and co-hosts of The Ride podcast in this unique episode of The Ride.

This episode of The Ride brings you a profile on social-media sensation Alex Bauwens!

Did you know that Horse&Rider's assistant editor and host of The Ride podcast Michaela Jaycox will be competing at RFD-TV's The American Semi-Finals?

Brad Barkemeyer explains why it’s important to use your saddle horn when you’re learning how to do the working cow horse.

Before you throw your leg over the saddle, come up with a game plan of what your riding session is going to look like.

In Episode 21 we interview Nichole Chirico of Horse&Rider and Horse&Rider OnDemand.

Whether Alex Bauwens is shooting arrows off the back of a horse or sliding to a stop, she’s documenting it on social media to connect with like-minded riders.

Whether you’re doing chores around the barn, saddling up to ride, or getting dressed up for a fun night out, boots are part of your daily life—and your family’s.

Teaching your horse to move off your leg is an essential part of riding and should be one of the first things you work on in the saddle. Whether you show your horse or like to trail ride, it's something that you'll use to prepare for lope departures, lead changes, and successful spins.

Mark Milster’s passion for blacksmith and farrier work has taken him all over the world. It even landed him an induction into the International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame.

Associate/Digital Editor Nichole Chirico headed to Montana to attend The Resort at Paws Up's annual Cowgirl Spring Roundup.

Build confidence in your horse at the start of your pattern with advice from professional Jeff Mellott.

Learn about kinesiology tape and why it’s becoming a popular alternative therapy for your equine partner.