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Keep Your Horse’s Tail Mud-Free

A simple mud knot will keep your horse’s tail relatively clean and protect it from anything the rain has turned into a tail-catcher. | MORE

Trail Ride in Montana’s Hellroaring Country

By Kent & Charlene Krone

Join the Krones as they explore Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness which lies just north of Yellowstone National Park in Montana. Containing almost one million acres, this wilderness is the largest single land block above 10,000 feet in the contiguous 48 states. | MORE

6 Horse-Barn-Design Basics

You’ve taken stock of your barn, and have found signs of wear and tear. Or, you finally have that slice of horse heaven and are ready to build | MORE

6 Key Horse-Hunting Questions

By Heidi Melocco with Julie Goodnight

When you’re hunting for a new equine trail partner, look for an experienced horse with a mellow, kind, forgiving attitude. For trail riding, also look for a horse that’s been out and about, hauled around a lot, and will enjoy the ride with you. | MORE

Spring Clean Up for Your Horse

By Lynn Palm

Spiff up your horse for spring trail riding with these grooming tips from top trainer Lynn Palm. Part II: Clipping tips. | MORE

Ride Right: Seat-Position Solutions

By Cynthia McFarland with Chris Cox

“Your seat is your greatest aid in communicating with your horse,” says two-time Road to the Horse Champion and popular clinician Chris Cox of Mineral Wells, Texas. “Using your seat effectively can keep you from overusing your reins. | MORE

Become a Professional Riding Instructor

By Emily Esterson, Jenny Sullivan

If you’re looking for a riding instructor, you’d want to work with someone who has lots of horsemanship knowledge and experience. You’d choose an instructor with proven teaching skills who could relate his or her knowledge to you in a meaningful way. You’d expect this someone to be respectful and professional. | MORE

Explore Canyon de Chelly

By Christine Duval-Senty

Canyon de Chelly (de-shay) National Monument, located in the heart of the Navajo Indian reservation in northeast Arizona, near Chinle. The labyrinth monument is made up of three canyons: Canyon de Chelly, Canyon del Muerto, and Monument Canyon. | MORE

Deworm Your Horse with Clinton Anderson

By Clinton Anderson

Deworming is one of the basic elements of good horsekeeping. It should be a worry-free, routine practice that takes place several times a year. | MORE