Spring 2020

Being able to walk a perfect circle is no easy task. Brad Barkemeyer breaks down the basics of this exercise and how it’ll help your horse stay collected without losing any forward motion.

Be sure your next trail horse is sound enough for his job with these tips.

This summer, hitch up, and head to McCrystal Creek country in northern New Mexico’s stunning Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

The ProRodeo Hall of Famers share their vast in-home collection.

Celebrate your horse’s golden years with products that show you care.

Don’t let your spin put you in the penalty box. Use my techniques to teach your horse how to properly start and stop a spin.

When done properly, a pinwheel obstacle within a trail pattern should look effortless. The reality is that the pinwheel is one of the more challenging obstacles you’ll see in a trail class. But it should only be done after you’ve gone through basic trail obstacles and have given your horse time to get comfortable navigating over multiple poles.

A child’s relationship with his or her first horse can make or break the rest of their equine careers. Finding a safe, enjoyable mount that’ll serve the needs of a young, inexperienced rider is a tall task, though. Just how broke does a kid’s horse need to be, what type of training should he have, and what degree of soundness issues can you manage?

Your veteran show horse deserves a little pampering. Here’s what a senior performance horse needs to keep competing in top form.

Use an expert’s formula to create the emotional state that will make you a more confident, effective rider.

Denim isn’t just for jeans! We have all the looks you need for spring.

We often hear about the greatest horse a rider has had the opportunity to ride, but we don’t always hear about the bravest horse they’ve swung their leg over. We talk with five riders who tell us about the brave horses that changed their lives.

Learn to separate dangerous trends from tried-and-true techniques in equine dental care to help keep your horse’s teeth in optimal shape.

Amberley Snyder urges you to overcome your challenges on horseback…and she knows what she’s talking about.

Research indicates that your horse *can* become depressed. Here’s what you need to know now about depression in horses.

The Midwest Horse Fair is the largest three-day horse fair in the United States, featuring 300 clinics, seminars, and educational events from the country’s top equine professionals.