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!

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Horse & Rider • VOLUME LXIV, NUMBER 1

Fit for the Ride

SADDLE CHAT

Horse Life • TRAVEL / HEALTH SOLUTIONS / STYLE HORSEKEEPING

HEALTH • Wet-Weather Skin Issues

SOLUTIONS • Grooming

STYLE • Springtime Colors

Protect from Parasites • Parasites are a common challenge for horse owners, and rightfully so, if left unmanaged, parasites have the potential to wreak havoc on your horse’s health.

Ride & Train

Reining Circle Secrets • Circles may seem like the easiest part of a reining pattern, but they require precision, control, and strategy. Avoid common mistakes with these expert tips.

Finesse Your Neck Reining • A step-by-step progression when teaching neck-reining can lead to success.

Confident in Conditioning • Preparing mentally and physically can help ensure success in the show pen.

Rise and Fall • A foundational understanding of diagonals can propel your young rider to new levels, including preparing them to lope on the correct lead.

Performance Mares • Evaluate and place these young performance mares. Then see how your choices compare to our expert judge’s.

TECHNIQUES FOR THE TRAIL • THERE’S NO TELLING WHAT YOU’LL RUN INTO ON THE TRAIL, BUT KEN MCNABB’S TIPS FOR NAVIGATING ANY TERRAIN WILL HELP KEEP YOU AND YOUR HORSE SAFE.

Colic Surgery: Words from the Wise • Hear from owners who said ‘yes’ to colic surgery. Learn what helped them make the decision, how it went, and whether they would do it all again.

6 MONEY MOVES to Transform Your Horse Life • Learn six horse-related money moves to manage your horse life from a knowledgeable horse- and tax-industry professional.

A Home for Every Horse: Transforming Lives, One Horse at a Time

Into the Arms of Love: Buttercup’s Story

Final Thoughts