6 Tips for First-Time Riders

First-Time Riders

Last Updated on February 28, 2022 by Allison Price To ride a horse is a brave thing. These six tips will help you feel confident riding horses for the first time, … Read more

To Play or Not to Play?

To Play Or Not To Play

Last Updated on August 21, 2023 by Allison Price You might be able to play with your horse without causing any harm. However, playing with horses can cause problems. Here’s why. Is … Read more

Why Kids Should Ride

Why Kids Should Ride

Last Updated on August 21, 2023 by Allison Price Horses may be the most effective tool in today’s world for raising healthy, well-adjusted kids. Jennifer Paulson My mom introduced me … Read more

Endurance Riding 101

Endurance Riding 101

Last Updated on August 21, 2023 by Allison Price This series is from Lari Shea (owner of California’s Ricochet Ridge Ranch), endurance champion and trail guru. This issue: An eight-step guide … Read more

Decoding Horse Conformation

Decoding Horse Conformation

Last Updated on August 21, 2023 by Allison Price Learn the basics of horse conformation from an expert horse-judging judge so that you can’see’ horses like a pro and master … Read more

Get a Handle on Hackamores

Get A Handle On Hackamores

Last Updated on August 21, 2023 by Allison Price Learn the basics of traditional hackamore and improve your horse-headgear skills. A handsome, well-made hackamore is the most Western of all … Read more

4 Steps to Fix Head Tossing

4 Steps To Fix Head Tossing

Last Updated on August 21, 2023 by Allison Price With the help of Steve Stevens, a clinician, you can stop head-tossing at home and on the trail. Q He fusses about … Read more

Surviving Green + Green

Surviving Green + Green

Last Updated on August 21, 2023 by Allison Price It’s the “forbidden” match, a green rider riding on a green horse. These strategies will help you to be successful and safe … Read more

Sarcoid Tumors: On Alert!

Sarcoid Tumors On Alert

Last Updated on August 21, 2023 by Allison Price These common skin cancers can be easily identified and treated. The flat, hairless region of skin near the horse’s eyes was … Read more

Understanding Horse Cinches

Understanding Horse Cinches

Last Updated on August 21, 2023 by Allison Price To ensure that every ride is safe and enjoyable, brush up on your front-cinch knowledge. A Western saddle must have a … Read more

Running Martingale

Running Martingale

Last Updated on August 21, 2023 by Allison Price Are you using your running martingale correctly? Compare your habits with my tips. Many people don’t understand the purpose of a running … Read more

Diarrhea: Is It Serious?

Diarrhea Is It Serious

Last Updated on August 21, 2023 by Allison Price Learn how to distinguish between potentially fatal diarrhea and loose manure, as well as how to protect your horse from such … Read more

Locks of Love

Locks Of Love

Last Updated on August 21, 2023 by Allison Price These do’s and dont’s will help you unravel the secrets to your horse’s silky tresses. People usually react to the long … Read more

Get Snaffle-Bit Smart

Get Snaffle Bit Smart

Last Updated on August 21, 2023 by Allison Price This easy-to-use piece of tack can have more to it than you may realize. Find out how to use snaffle bits and … Read more

Thoroughpin—Should I Worry?

Thoroughpin—should I Worry

Last Updated on August 21, 2023 by Allison Price Horse owners wonder what the hock condition is and whether there are any remedies. Q My 10-year-old part Arabian gelding seems to … Read more

Mount from the Right

Mount From The Right

Last Updated on August 21, 2023 by Allison Price Your horse will allow you to mount or dismount from either side. It is just a tradition to mount from the left. Learn … Read more

Fix That Cycle

Mare's Cycles.

Last Updated on August 21, 2023 by Allison Price To ease hormonal issues associated with estrus and to plan her breeding, regulate your mare’s cycles. You can regulate your mare’s … Read more

Barefoot or Shod?

Barefoot Or Shod

Last Updated on August 21, 2023 by Allison Price With the help of a barefoot expert, three experienced riders and their insight, you can make the right decision for your … Read more

Bits That Go Ouch

Bits That Go Ouch

Last Updated on August 21, 2023 by Allison Price Learn about three common problems bits that can pinch, poke or make your horse wince. For a happier ride, learn how your … Read more

Your Horse’s Lumps & Bumps

Insect Bites

Last Updated on August 21, 2023 by Allison Price Should you contact the vet if your horse is experiencing a blemish? Make the right decision by being informed. Our editorial staff … Read more

7 RULES FOR FEEDING YOUR HORSE

7 Rules For Feeding Your Horse

Last Updated on August 21, 2023 by Allison Price I am flexible. There are not many things I consider critical. There are some rules that must be followed when feeding horses. … Read more

HOW TO MANAGE A HOT HORSE

How To Manage A Hot Horse

Last Updated on August 21, 2023 by Allison Price Hot horses are like onions. There are many layers to uncover before you can get to the root of the problem. If … Read more