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 LXI, NUMBER 4

Families Who Ride Together

SADDLE CHAT

Horse Life

HEALTH • Papilloma Virus

SOLUTIONS • Travel

The Fall Sniffles • Even horses can be susceptible to seasonal allergies; manage this challenge with these nine strategies.

One Pole for Trail Practice

Versatility Ranch Horse Events • Versatility ranch horse is an event that’s growing in popularity every year. However, if you’ve never competed, it might seem overwhelming. Here I’m going to break down all six classes and what your horse is expected to do.

Hard-to-Catch Horse • Learn how to earn the trust of a horse that’s hard to catch so you can stop this problem before it gets out of hand.

Rhythms and Routines • Become more confident in your riding by training yourself to stay positive during your ride.

Find a Perfect Match • Choosing a riding instructor for your child can be easy, thanks to reliable accrediting organizations.

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

TAKING TRAIL TO THE EXTREME • Extreme mountain trail is an event like no other. But there are some key fundamentals a horse and rider must know so they can better tackle the obstacles they’re faced with.

To Boot or Not To Boot? • Learn the pros and cons of exercise boots, and how you can decide when you should (or shouldn’t!) use them on your horse.

What About Travel?

The Riding Family • Bringing together a multigenerational family under one home barn can reap big benefits for all. Here’s how one Colorado family does it, what they get out of it, and why it’s important to them.

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY • Learn how horses naturally respond to various emergency scenarios so you can better understand how to approach and handle your horse if you’re ever in an emergency situation.

What to do until the veterinarian arrives

LAMINITIS • If your horse breaks into the feed bin or otherwise gives you reason to suspect he may develop laminitis, seek veterinary assistance without delay, then take the following steps to increase his chances of survival.

TYING UP • When your horse has the severe muscle cramping known as tying up, do your best to keep him still and comfortable while you wait for the veterinarian.

COLIC • While waiting for your veterinarian, you’ll have four goals: Keep your horse comfortable, prevent his condition from worsening, collect information to aid diagnosis, and prepare for a possible trip to a referral hospital.

RESPIRATORY DISTRESS • When a horse is having difficulty breathing, get him fresh air, keep him as calm as possible, and monitor his vital signs as you wait for the veterinarian.

HEAT EXHAUSTION • When a horse is overcome by heat, your primary and urgent task while waiting for the veterinarian is to lower his body temperature. Then you’ll monitor him for signs of improvement and encourage him to drink.

LARGE LACERATION • As you wait for the veterinarian to tend to your horse’s large open wound, keep him calm, slow the bleeding, and scope out a suitable treatment area.

Abandoned Horse Earns Career at Horse Rescue • A local community and A Home For Every Horse sponsors band together to rehome abandoned horse.

Rising from the Ashes • Despite the devastating impact of multiple wildfires over the years, this therapeutic riding center persevered and continues to give back to the community.

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