Tips
Protect Yourself from Horse Kicks
Even the most easygoing horse can send out an unexpected kick. Follow these precautions to keep safe around horses. | MORE
Break Your Horse’s Trail-Snacking Habits
A horse who eats on the trail isn't paying attention to his rider. Here's how to redirect his focus. | MORE
Be Water-Wise on Your Next Horse-Camping Trip
Don’t leave home without considering your horse’s water needs. Here’s what to plan for, plus hauling, watering, and use tips. | MORE
Tips for Crossing Water Safely While Riding
Wading into unfamiliar waters on the trail can be dangerous. Follow these tips for safely crossing streams, rivers and other types of water while riding. | MORE
Water-Crossing: How to Prevent Dizziness
Dan Aadland explains how to cross fast-moving streams with care | MORE
Westfall Horsemanship: Trail-Safety Tips
Stay safe while trail riding with tips and exercises from world champion horse trainer and top clinician Stacy Westfall. | MORE
Ask Julie Goodnight: Your New Trail Horse
Horse trainer/clinician Julie Goodnight answers a reader’s question about trail riding on a new horse and how to stay calm on the trail. | MORE
Handle On-Trail Encounters
Keep your horse under control when encountering scary trail gremlins with California trainer Robyn Spector. | MORE
How to Speed Up Your Horse’s Shedding
With the dreaded horse shedding season upon us, use these tactics to help him lose his winter coat quicker. | MORE
Safely Crossing Water on the Trail
Use these tips to help you decide if an unfamiliar body of water is safe to cross on horseback. | MORE
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