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 5

Let’s Ride!

Rerouting into the Wild

SADDLE CHAT • you should know / horseandrider.com

Horse Life

Thrush

Winter Blankets

Horse Lover's Gift Guide

Manage Sore Muscles • Apply eight strategies to keep your horse’s muscle soreness at bay.

Ride&Train

What Are You Looking At? • Does your horse like to look around and pay attention to everything else around him instead of you?

Banish a Bad Attitude • Addressing negative behaviors early and clearly helps keep a bad attitude from becoming a bad mindset.

Planning to Win • Prepare to show your horse in pattern classes with these tips from trainer and judge Kendra Weis.

Diversity Brings Depth • In a world of specialization, encourage your child to try everything possible with horses.

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

Hit the Road With Peace of Mind • Whether you’re going across the county line or across the country, traveling with horses doesn’t have to be a stressful experience. With the proper planning, organization, and preparedness, make your next trip a breeze with these tips from Julie Goodnight.

BLANKET BLUNDERS • Learn how horse blankets can cause more harm than good, and what you can do to avoid common blanketing mistakes.

THE END OF THE TRAIL • When one chapter ends, another one begins. After years of being Horse&Rider’s in-the-saddle guides, Kent and Charlene are taking a step back to enjoy the next chapter of their story.

The Magic of New Beginnings • A horse and his rider each get a new beginning and a bright future together.

Final Thoughts