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 LXIII, NUMBER 4

Lessons From the Show Pen

The Horse

SADDLE CHAT

Horse Life • TRAVEL HEALTH SOLUTIONS STYLE HORSEKEEPING

Deworming Year Round • Aside from being more than a bit gross, worms also have harmful implications for your horse. Left untreated, they can lead to ulcers, stomach upset, colic, respiratory conditions, and even death.

Stand Out!

Riding in Style • Keep your kid safe and happy while riding.

Decoding the Diseases Examined by AQHA’s Six-Panel Test • The six-panel test is a diagnostic tool used to assess the genetic predispositions of horses. It’s meant to discover if a horse has or is a carrier for certain hereditary diseases and traits.

Ride & Train • PRIVATE LESSON / PROBLEM SOLVED / CONFIDENT RIDER / RAISING RIDERS / CONFORMATION CLINIC

Rate Down Drill

Managing Relationships Between Horses • When a new horse moves into the barn, it’s imperative to partner pasture mates mindfully.

Cultivating Confident Competitors • Whether competing on your own horse or on horses loaned to an organization, the confidence and skills gained in the arena are undeniable.

Get a Better Handle • Body control plays an essential role in all aspects of riding, even for kids.

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

First-Timer Tips • Heading to a young rider’s first event with their horse can be intimidating. Use these myths and truths to make it smoother sailing for yourself and your young rider.

NEW HORSE; NEW PROBLEMS • A new horse can bring excitement and energy to the barn, and even reinvigorate your passion. However, there are also a myriad of new problems that can come with a new horse, so learn how to introduce him properly to avoid these common issues.

HORSE PACKING 101 • Take your trail riding to the next level with nature-filled adventures in the back or front country.

Love is Good • All horses are assured a hopeful, compassionate plan of care at This Old Horse, a program that helps not only horses but people, too.

Final Thoughts