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 5

One Year Ago

4 Keys to Keeping Your Cool

SADDLE CHAT

Horse Life

HEALTH • Weight Loss

SOLUTIONS • Winter Must-Haves

STYLE • Gift Guide

HORSEKEEPING • Cellulitis

Ride&Train

No-Stirrup Riding Exercises • Riding without stirrups is a great way to stay in riding shape this winter without needing a ton of space or an outdoor arena. Fitness expert Kelly Altschwager shows you a few exercises you can do at home to build strength in the saddle.

3 Steps to Desensitize Your Horse • Use this three-step process to help your horse remain calm when introducing him to new objects.

Ride with Purpose • Spending time in the saddle is the best way to build confidence. Richard Winters explains the importance of having purpose every time you walk into the barn and ride your horse.

From Crash-Landings to Cookies • Help your young rider prepare for a fall, recover quickly, and move past it.

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

Be a Good Beginner • Make learning a new event more fun than frustration by practicing these five skills.

What’s With the Gypsy Vanners? • This British breed made its way to the U.S. only about 25 years ago, and Western riders are taking notice.

Learn More About Gypsy Vanners • Whether you’re looking to buy or simply want to learn more about Gypsy Vanners, there are plenty of resources online to help. Here are a few.

Equine Dentistry Through the Ages • Learn why thorough dental examinations should begin at birth—and how advanced dental treatments can be important for your horse’s long-term health.

The Dental Specialist

DESERT GLORY • Saguaro National Park offers trail riders miles of trails through majestic saguaro cactus and unique desert ecosystems.

Stately Giants

THE PHYSICS OF COW WORK • Learning proper position on a cow takes time, often years, and a lot of patience. Jed Lawrence offers his tips for putting physics to work in your training sessions to get you and your horse comfortable and consistent.

A Home For Every Horse Continues 10-Year Anniversary Celebration! • Loving, safe homes seem a little closer for the adoptable horses in the care of the A Home for Every Horse’s rescue partners with a generous grant from the Anheuser-Busch Foundation.

Stories of Hope • SUBMITTED BY HOPE IN THE SADDLE READERS

Final Thoughts