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 3

Recovery Isn’t Linear

Growing Up Western

SADDLE CHAT • horseandrider.com | horse&rider ondemand

Experience Western Culture

Treatment

Royal Treatment

Show-Ring Fashion

Heat Stress in Horses • As the saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Rather than get your horse into a tricky spot this summer, refresh your heat-stress knowledge with prevention and treatment tips.

Ground Tying for Ranch Trail

Return to Exercise Slowly • If you’ve been turned out to pasture for a while, as the result of injury or just a busy life, return to exercise in a safe and steady way.

Burning Off the Fresh • Whether your horse has gone unridden due to a health problem, the weather, or your schedule, a thoughtful process can keep everyone safe during his return to work.

Strengthen Your Mental Game • Prepare your mind for peak performances with your horse by implementing these tips from reining trainer Shane Brown.

An Empty Stall • The loss of a horse leads to a new landscape of managing emotions and moving forward.

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

REPLACING FEAR WITH CURIOSITY • Horses have both flight and investigative behaviors—but not at the same time. Learn how to help your horse switch to curiosity when his flight instincts kick in, and how to put the brakes on when he’s already gone.

Help Is (Sometimes) Only a Phone Call Away! • Do you depend on over-the-phone advice from your veterinarian? Here’s what you need to know about telehealth to help you understand what you can, and can’t, expect.

JOIN THE CLUB! • Riding clubs of all forms can be found across the country. What should you look for when choosing—or starting—a club of your own? We asked three club leaders to share their insights.

KEY PIECES OF ADVICE • When starting a club or group, keep in mind this wisdom shared by our experts.

A Horseback High • Riding vacations can be found around the world, and here are five bucket list rides in the United States.

Final Thoughts