Adopting a Rescue Horse–What You Need to Know
…for a beloved horse than earning money in the transaction. Or someone in need of a break from the cost of horse care might gift a horse, temporarily or permanently,…
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Horse Care Basics Refresher
…the importance of basic horse care. No athlete can reach his full potential if he’s not receiving proper nutrition and health care, and your horse is no different. Here’s what…
Aging Gracefully – 7 Senior Horse Care Strategies
Thanks to advances in management and veterinary care, our horses are living longer than ever before. Credit: Betsy Lynch When is a horse old? Every horse is an individual. How…
Make Your Own Horse Care Remedies
…new set of problems. We’ll take a look at 10 horse care situations where homemade remedies were used, and Horse & Rider contributing editor and veterinarian Karen Hayes will explain…
Sweepstakes-Contest-Giveaway Winners
…Horse&Rider Shawna Brown Warwick Schiller Horsemanship Giveaway with Horse&Rider Diane Saunders Sandy Terry Everett Donna Hatten Weaver Leather Synergy Saddle Pad Giveaway with Horse&Rider Wendy Kunz Nanette Kamp Amber Murchison…
Developing a Trustworthy Trail Horse
…is more likely to succeed in leading your balking horse through from horseback, but even then your frightened animal may crowd and jostle, so look for a rock-solid horse-rider combination…
How to build a trustworthy trail horse
…water closely behind to help “push” your horse along. Trying to lead a resistant horse through water can be dangerous. First of all, you can’t physically pull the horse across,…
Put an End to Tug-of-War
…rein, what the horse cares most about is relieving the pressure on his mouth. By keeping your hands within a zone, you can signal the horse without making huge movements….
Remember Age and Temperament When Horses Live Together
…monitor that horse’s progress. But before this process even begins, Janice evaluates the horse’s potential. “It’s important for both the horse and the owner to decide if the horse is…
Pressure, Then Reward
…inquisitive mind helps you, the trainer you might be working with, and ultimately your horse. For now, though, we’re concentrating on things you and your horse can do together. Horsemanship…