Horse & Rider

The magazine for horseman who savors the western lifestyle

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Horse & Rider
NICHOLE CHIRICO Editor CHELSEA SHAFFER Editorial Director JILLIAN SINCLAIR Assistant Editor Contributing Editors BARB CRABBE, DVM JENNIFER VON GELDERN RENE E. RILEY ALEXIS BENNETT MICHELLE MILLER Art Director STACEY HORNE Production Manager HorseandR
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The Outlaw
I’M NOT MUCH FOR PROBLEM HORSES. I work 50+ hours a week, run a 4-year-old to t-ball, dance class, and soccer, and I occasionally try to ride my finished horses in the evenings. But the younger version of myself—who had far fewer responsibilities and
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Finding Keira
For the last 10 years, I’ve been riding with friends or at local barns to get my personal horse fix. But in July when I found myself without a horse to ride once again, I knew it was finally time to buy my own so I could call the shots and do what I
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Saddle Chat
The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame will host a new exhibition called The Devils by Constance Jaeggi. This exhibition will be on display starting October 22, 2021, and go through February 6, 2022. It will unveil a fascinating way of life, pu
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Horse Life
TRAVEL Montana WHERE Philipsburg WHAT The Ranch at Rock Creek WHEN Year-Round Some prefer to escape cold temperatures by traveling south for the winter, while others embrace the cold weather and find joy being surrounded by mountains in the middle of
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Health
Ringbone is the bony overgrowth that develops on or around the pastern bones, generally fueled by an initial injury or inflammation. The overgrowth can be articular—affecting the joint—or develop on the side of a pastern bone, often where the ligamen
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Solutions
1. For horses that must withstand frigid temperatures and snowy days during the winter months, find a blanket that’s going to provide maximum protection but still be lightweight enough to comfortably move around. Horseware’s Supreme blanket ($449; ho
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Style
1. You can never go wrong with having a new pair of boots under your tree, Macie Bean’s Top Hand caiman belly boots (left) are the perfect gift for someone who loves exotic leather. Plus, its classic look and leather-stacked heels make it a great boo
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Ride&Train
RANCH TRAIL is becoming one of the most popular events offered at horse shows, but if you plan on trying it out, you need to spend time working with your horse until he’s comfortable going over common trail obstacles, like the sidepass. Here I’m goin
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Horsekeeping
Supplements can increase your horse’s protection from both trauma and inflammation caused by intense, prolonged use or acute injury. Glucosamine, omega-3 fatty acids, hyaluronic acid, and MSM, for example, are commonly found in joint-support suppleme
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Preparing To Train At Home
When you’re riding at home, you want to focus more on your horse’s overall riding foundation and fundamentals, and less on putting the whole package together, like you might do at a horse show. By limiting the amount of information you’re giving your
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Ranch Trail Sidepass
Being able to effectively sidepass your horse is a must when you’re competing in an event like ranch trail, but this skill set can also come in handy if you’re out on a trail or you need to move your horse toward or away from an obstacle on the ranch
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Teaching Your Horse to Properly Pivot
Teaching a horse to pivot correctly is an essential stepping-stone in their training foundation. Whether you’re planning to horse show or just want to have control over your horse’s balance and body movements, a hindquarter turn is a staple in any we
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Speed Control for Confidence
Loping is one of the hardest gaits for riders to master, and if you’re practicing without balance or control, it can become very overwhelming and put you in a dangerous situation. It might even create fear around loping your horse. When you aren’t in
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Controlled Circles
Loping a correct, smooth circle may seem like an obvious element of horsemanship, but for many youth, and even more advanced riders, reinforcing control in this area is worth the time spent. Kids have limited attention spans—that’s a fundamental elem
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Performance Mares
AS A JUDGE, I try to reward the horse with the most positive and the fewest negative characteristics. In the show pen, I must see the big picture first, and trust my eye to find the most attractive horses. I then assess the details that make those ho
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Get Your Head in the Game
Have you ever walked into the show pen and felt like you were on a completely different horse from the one that you were riding in the warmup? And felt that within minutes you went from show-ring ready, to dancing around in the center of the arena be
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Emergency Exit: Don’t Get Left Behind!
Just last week I was climbing into bed after a long day at work when my pager went off. “Clyde is colicking,” the panicked caller said, “we need you right away!” After confirming that Clyde was a regular patient of our practice and was, in fact, in s
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BE A dream buyer
Horse shopping ranks as one of the most exciting parts of horse ownership. It’s easy to get caught up in your own whirlwind of emotions and the excitement of your journey, completely forgetting that the person on the other end—the seller—wants you to
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Meet the Experts
YONATHAN BARUCH began his career in Israel, where he started riding at a young age and then went on to manage one of the largest equestrian facilities in his native country. He moved to the U.S. and worked for reining professional Craig Schmersal for
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Make winter riding fun
During the winter months, finding a good day to ride can be hard. You’re constantly dealing with frigid temperatures, snow-covered outdoor arenas, and wind so cold that it takes your breath away. When you’re stuck at home in your small indoor arena f
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Wagons Ho In Oregon
What began as a publicity stunt to promote the world-famous Pendleton Round-Up Rodeo and Happy Canyon evening show has taken on a life of its own. Riders from around the United States, Canada, England, Australia, and even Thailand, now participate in
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Your Vet, Your Ally, Your Friend
BROUGHT TO YOU BY There’s an evolution taking place in the equine industry. The “gold standard of care” for horses has taken on a whole new meaning with advanced veterinary diagnostics, treatments, and preventatives. And the relationship between the
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My Second Soulmate
PROVIDED BY A HOME FOR EVERY HORSE, AN EQUINE NETWORK PROJECT Have you met your soulmate? I have. Twice actually. Some horse people call them a soulmate, others prefer “heart horse”. Twice in my life, I had the extraordinary good fortune to find my f
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Final Thoughts
PHOTO BY MALLORY BEINBORN MAY COURTESY OF KOLE PRICE ■
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Stories of Hope
PROVIDED BY HOPE IN THE SADDLE, AN EQUINE NETWORK PROJECT Our mission at Hope in the Saddle is to share the most meaningful and inspiring stories that emerge from the horse world—stories of how our relationships with horses can help us overcome life’

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