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Ponying a Horse

Learn the importance of teaching your trail horse how to pony.
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The American Heart Association Beach Ride

This five-day, four-night event offers equestrians a once-in-a-lifetime experience to camp oceanfront with their horses, while raising significant funds to fight cardiovascular disease and stroke.
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Rules of the Road on the Trail

Make trail rides positive for everyone—horseback and not—by following the commandments of trail etiquette.
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Ranch Horse to Trail Horse

Discover why ranch horses are well-suited for the trail and tips for finding the right one for you.
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Southwest Solitude

Discover history and beauty in Canyons of the Ancients National Monument.
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No More Saddle Sore

Learn how to prevent soreness in your horse on all-day rides with these expert guidelines. Plus: Rider-soreness prevention tips.
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Banish the Buck

Does your horse balk and buck when he doesn’t want to work? Fix this vice with clinician Julie Goodnight’s expert advice.
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Choosing a Trail Horse in 7 Steps

If you aren’t gifted with the Midas touch when it comes to horse shopping, Pat Parelli offers seven key steps to ensure that your next trail horse fits the bill.
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Stand Still and Chill

When mounted up on a trail ride, teach your horse to stand still until you give a cue to move with this technique from top clinician Julie Goodnight.
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Learn the Ropes with Julie Goodnight

Improve your rope-handling skills with top trainer/clinician Julie Goodnight.
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Find Your Dream Trail Horse

You know what you're looking for in a dream trail horse, you just need to locate him. Here are six great places to start your search.
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Training a Spooky Horse

Good spooks, bad spooks, fake spooks—here's spooky horse training techniques for a more enjoyable ride down the trail.
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