Monday, May 12, 2008
EquiSearch.com
From the publisher of EQUUS, Dressage Today, Horse & Rider, Practical Horseman and Arabian Horse World

 
ONLINE EXCLUSIVES
> Visit Juli Thorson's Horse Talk Blog

Earlier H&R Slaughter Reports:
> The Slaughter Debate: Solving the Puzzle
> The Slaughter Debate: A Two-Sided Issue
> The Slaughter Debate: Your Response
> The Slaughter Debate: Save the Horses?
> The Slaughter Question

> Incidence of Abandoned Horses on Rise?
Read more about the abandoned and unwanted horses issue with the following links. From the editors of Horse & Rider magazine.
> 9 Questions to Ask Before You Set Out on a Trail Ride
Prep safely for a trail ride with this list of important pre-ride questions. By Juli S. Thorson for Horse & Rider magazine.
> Horse & Rider Mail Call Online
Each month, Horse & Rider readers voice their opinions about editorial content, industry issues and topics touching on their horse life. Here's a sampling of letters we received this month in response to saving money in a down economy, breeding plans and more.

IN MAY'S ISSUE
Coming Next Month
  • What a Horse's Color, Whorl-Patterns & Body Type Reveal about Temperament
  • A History of Jeans & a Preview of Today's Denim Trends
  • Juli Thorson's Private Lesson with Al Dunning
  • National Finals Rodeo Snapshot of Barrel Racer Codi Baucom

You Can Have a Calmer Horse
Proven strategies for a quieter, more focused horse, from master clinician and Team H&R member Clinton Anderson.

Trail Ride Tips & Tricks
Our 50 pointers will supercharge your trail-ride enjoyment. Bonus: Great trail gear, products.

OCD: Nightmare or Nuisance?
Learn how osteochondrosis develops, when to worry, and what to do if your horse is diagnosed with it.

Spa Day: Tail Makeover
A well-groomed tail will boost your horse's "pretty" factor. Try these pro-level, tail-beautification tips.

H&R Interview: Slaughter-Ban Consequences
The Livestock Marketing Association is fighting for horse owners' rights and the well-being of horses.

Pick a Pleasure Horse
Conformation is critical for a Western pleasure horse. Here's what to look for--and avoid--in a prospect.

Bob Avila's Winning Insights: 4 Rein Aids Explained
Learn the mechanics of these four fundamental rein aids, how they affect your horse, and how to apply them.

Discover horse handling secrets from the pros!
Upcoming Events
Western States Horse Expo
 June 6-8, Sacramento, CA
World Championship Paint Horse Show
 June 21-July 5, Fort Worth, TX
WESA Market
 Sep. 8-10, Denver, CO
Free Newsletter
To Forums
To Shop

NEW! Be a Smart Horse Buyer
Bob Avila leads you step by step through the buying process.
bullet.gif ORDER NOW
John Lyons' Troubleshooting
How to fix behavior prolems in a common sense manner
bullet.gif ORDER NOW
Team Horse & Rider's 12 leading trainers and clinicians are standing by to offer you advice.
bullet.gif MEET TEAM HORSE & RIDER
SPONSORED LINKS
© 2008, EquiSearch.com, Source Interlink Media, LLC. All rights reserved.