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 1

Bring On 2023

4 Keys to Keeping Your Cool

SADDLE CHAT

Horse Life • TRAVEL / HEALTH SOLUTIONS / STYLE HORSEKEEPING

It’s Not Narcolepsy—It’s Sleep Deprivation

Around-the-Barn Sustainability

All Things Denim • Add to your spring wardrobe with something that never goes out of style.

Five Ways to Prevent Barn Fires • Put these five fireproofing steps into practice to keep your barn (and horses) safe.

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

Leg Pressure

Warm-Up Deep Dive • Use your warm-up to identify pieces that need addressing in your riding session and where your horse is—mentally and physically—to get the most out of your ride.

Banish the Bite • If your horse bites at you while tacking up, correct the behavior immediately to avoid ongoing issues.

Know Your Horse • The best thing for building trust with your horse is to know him well.

Don’t Raise a Barn Brat • Help your young rider have a positive barn experience by encouraging a positive attitude and respectful demeanor.

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

CHOOSE & USE ROMAL REINS • Looking to try romal reins? Our experts offer advice for picking your set and using them.

CARE FOR YOUR ROMAL REINS

Rate the Response • Using a hands-on method of evaluating a horse’s response, Shannon Pigott can identify a good prospect from one that will present challenges.

Is Your Horse Hurting? • Learn how his behaviors under saddle can help you decide.

The 24 Behaviors of the Ridden Horse Pain Ethogram

OREGON’S TREASURED TRAILS • Head to Sisters Country in Central Oregon for a slice of trail-riding heaven.

Horse & Rider Celebrates AHFEH Adoptions • Over 1,000 horses adopted year after year!

Final Thoughts