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!

Staying a Student

Horse & Rider • VOLUME LXV, NUMBER 3

PERFORMANCE REPORT • Western performance horses, news, and event coverage by the team at Horse&Rider.

Built on Bloodlines, Backed by Legacy • Established in 2000 and now entering its 26th year, the Legacy Reining Breeders Sale is one of the country’s oldest reining-specific sales, held at ThorSport Ranch in Aubrey, Texas. Though top sellers regularly command six figures, the sale offers opportunities for a wide range of buyers looking for their next prospect, broodmare, or show horse.

Summer Colic Concerns

Pimp Your Ride: Trailer Must-Haves

Summer’s Best Dressed • From long days at the horse show to weekends spent in the ranch sorting pen, summer calls for gear that works as hard as you do. Lightweight shirts, breathable hats, comfortable denim, and arena-ready boots help you stay cool while looking polished from the warm-up pen to the awards photo.

Bug-Proof Your Barn • From environmental management to everyday prevention strategies, here’s how to create a less bug-heavy barn for your horses.

Two Turns, Two Cues

Problematic Pet Peeves • These are the top five habits that irk me and lead to behavioral problems with your horse.

Confidence Is Built at Home • From understanding your cues to preparing mentally for competition, confidence comes from the work you put in long before show day.

The Rabbit Ears Drill • Teach your young rider to feel when their horse is leaning and how to remedy it.

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

From Combat to CUTTING • Twelve veterans rode into Theorem Ranch for BraveHearts Therapeutic Riding and Educational Center’s Veterans Give Back Day, but they were not the only ones who left changed for the better.

Is Your Easy Keeper at Risk? • Learn why it’s so hard to have an easy keeper, and what steps you can take to help your horse maintain a healthy weight.

Resources for Rescues • Two rescue associates share their best tips for finding resources and where to spend your time looking.

One Last Thing • What’s worth listening to, watching, and marking on your calendar this month.