Horse & Rider

In every issue of Horse & Rider you'll find articles on training by the country's leading experts, the latest on equine health care from top veterinarians, trail riding tips from savvy back country riders, and much more!

Horse & Rider • VOLUME LXII, NUMBER 2

Making That Call

Growing Up Western

SADDLE CHAT

Horse life • TRAVEL / HEALTH SOLUTIONS / STYLE HORSEKEEPING

HEALTH • Bog Spavin

SOLUTIONS • Trailer Gadgets

STYLE • Trail-Riding Apparel

Look Out for Lipomas • Your aged horse might be at risk of intestinal strangulation—find out why.

PRIVATE LESSON • Checking In With Your Horse

Ranch Riding Strategy • Take the time to plan and strategize before you go show for the best outcome.

Nix Lazy Leading • Letting your horse slog along behind you can cause other problems. Fix it early to maintain your horse’s responsiveness and respect.

Less is More • Riding in fewer classes at an all-day horse show has many benefits for both horse and rider.

Pressure and Release • Listen to your young rider, and put your own feelings aside. Pushing too hard can drive them away from horses. Timing is everything, just like with your horse.

Quarter Horse Performance Geldings • Evaluate and place these Quarter Horse performance geldings. Then see how your choices compare to our expert judge’s.

Pick a Performance Prospect That Fits • TOP TRAINERS CASEY DEARY AND CLAYTON EDSALL OFFER 10 TIPS TO FIND THE RIGHT HORSE TO HELP YOU TO SHOW PEN SUCCESS.

Through the Eyes of Leroy • When their new horse started displaying strange behavior, owners Mike and Kris Stevens made it their mission to get to the bottom of the mystery. Now, the sorrel gelding rides in style with a pair of goggles that allow him to see the world without pain.

Things Take Time • Are you an overachiever with serious goals in mind? Learn why working harder and longer isn’t always better for your horse.

COOL OFF IN THE CASCADES • Head to a tidy horse camp in Oregon’s Cascade Mountain Range for cool summer rides among mysterious lava outcroppings and hidden springs.

Build A Better Bond With Your Horse • Improve your relationship with your horse by understanding how horses respond to human interaction.

Final Thoughts