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For the last 10 years, I’ve been riding with friends or at local barns to get my personal horse fix. But in July when I found myself without a horse to ride once again, I knew it was finally time to buy my own so I could call the shots and do what I want, when I want. Originally, I decided I was going to wait until spring of 2022 to find a 2- or 3-year-old reining or cow horse prospect. That would give me time to save some extra money, find a good boarding barn, and research local veterinarians and farriers in my area. Instead, I was on the phone with my friend and fellow H&R contributor Adam Johnson, going over the photos for our Fall Private Lesson department, when he…

I’M NOT MUCH FOR PROBLEM HORSES. I work 50+ hours a week, run a 4-year-old to t-ball, dance class, and soccer, and I occasionally try to ride my finished horses in the evenings. But the younger version of myself—who had far fewer responsibilities and a lot more optimism—thought raising a few colts out of my best mares was a great idea. By now, I’ve sold most of those colts to outstanding homes, and I’m so proud of where they’re headed. I kept one, though, out of the best mare I’ve ever owned. A mare that was the easiest horse I’ve ever kept around, the gentlest, and the kindest. That baby’s name is Reese—a long-legged, racy-looking sorrel gelding, named by my then-2-year-old daughter. There’s not much fancy about him, no white legs, just…

you should know The Devils Exhibition The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame will host a new exhibition called The Devils by Constance Jaeggi. This exhibition will be on display starting October 22, 2021, and go through February 6, 2022. It will unveil a fascinating way of life, pulling the curtain back to reveal a behind-the-scenes look of the film industry, and the relationship that exists between human and horse. (cowgirl.net.) AQHA Level 1 Championships Return In 2020 the three separate AQHA Level 1 Championships were temporarily merged with the AQHA World Championships due to COVID-19. Recently, AQHA announced Level 1 Championships will return to separate events in 2022. Here are the tentative dates: 2022 Nutrena East AQHA Level 1 Championships: April 27–May 1, at the World Equestrian Center in Wilmington, Ohio. 2022 Nutrena West…

TRAVEL Montana WHERE Philipsburg WHAT The Ranch at Rock Creek WHEN Year-Round Winter Wonderland Some prefer to escape cold temperatures by traveling south for the winter, while others embrace the cold weather and find joy being surrounded by mountains in the middle of their own cowboy-themed snow globe. At The Ranch at Rock Creek (theranchatrockcreek.com), you can experience a true Western winter wonderland, with plenty of horse activities for the whole family. TRAVEL Montana Cruise through the mountain valley from the back of a horse-drawn sleigh, enjoy a snow-covered trail ride with your horse-loving family, or get some hands-on ranching experience by helping wranglers tend to their daily ranch tasks when you immerse yourself in the Western way of life at this luxurious Montana guest ranch. When it’s time to thaw out, step inside to enjoy an elegant farm-to-table meal—each night features a…

What is Ringbone? Ringbone is the bony overgrowth that develops on or around the pastern bones, generally fueled by an initial injury or inflammation. The overgrowth can be articular—affecting the joint—or develop on the side of a pastern bone, often where the ligaments attach. Low ringbone develops around the joint between the coffin bone and the short pastern bone, just within the top of the hoof wall, and tends to be painful. High ringbone develops around the joint between the short pastern bone and the long pastern bone. Bony growths on the outside of the pastern can be a dead giveaway for ringbone, but by the time they’re visible, it can be harder to treat. Products That Help X-rays are usually the best way to identify ringbone, and the sooner the condition is…

The Heavy-Duty Blanket 1. For horses that must withstand frigid temperatures and snowy days during the winter months, find a blanket that’s going to provide maximum protection but still be lightweight enough to comfortably move around. Horseware’s Supreme blanket ($449; horseware.com) layers its thermobond fiber to gain maximum heat retention without the heaviness of standard fill. Plus, this blanket is made with 1,680-denier ballistic nylon 66 fabric and is designed to stand up to horses that are rough on their gear. More Options! 2. The Comfortable One This Weatherbeeta Comfitec Plus Dynamic II blanket was designed with comfort in mind. Between the memory foam wither-relief pad, which contours to your horse’s shape and lifts the blankets off his withers, the adjustable front clip, and the extra-large tail flap, your horse is going to stay…

Prevention is the Best Medicine Supplements can increase your horse’s protection from both trauma and inflammation caused by intense, prolonged use or acute injury. Glucosamine, omega-3 fatty acids, hyaluronic acid, and MSM, for example, are commonly found in joint-support supplements, like Platinum Performance’s CJ supplement, and can help reduce inflammation, support synovial fluid production, and strengthen cartilage in your horse’s joints. Adding Arthritis to Injury When you hear arthritis, you think the worst: long-term lameness and discomfort. A floppy-eared, slow-moving babysitter comes to mind as you consider your horse’s early retirement. In truth, many horses can experience bouts of joint inflammation, or arthritis, without it being career-ending. The level of severity most think of as arthritis is described by vets as osteoarthritis or degenerative joint disease, with often more severe and long-term repercussions. Arthritis,…

Best in Boots 1. You can never go wrong with having a new pair of boots under your tree, Macie Bean’s Top Hand caiman belly boots (left) are the perfect gift for someone who loves exotic leather. Plus, its classic look and leather-stacked heels make it a great boot for the show pen ($419; maciebean.com). For someone who prefers to have a little fun with their boots, check out Macie Bean’s floral embroidered boot (right). This boot is great for the rider who loves to tuck her jeans into her boots, as the top of the boot features vibrant floral stitching. The matching kids’ boot (middle) is also bound to be a hit for those mother-daughter duos ($219 and $139.99). A Gift for Everyone 2. A Gift for Your Horse Don’t forget about your…

Ranch Trail Sidepass

Being able to effectively sidepass your horse is a must when you’re competing in an event like ranch trail, but this skill set can also come in handy if you’re out on a trail or you need to move your horse toward or away from an obstacle on the ranch, like a gate. But before you attempt to sidepass your horse over a log, you need to make sure you have control of his shoulders and hips, and you’re able to perform turns on the haunches and forehand. To execute this maneuver successfully, you need to be able to move the front end independently from the hind end, but you also need to be able to move both body parts at the same time. Once you can do that, it’s time…

Ranch Trail Sidepass

Preparing to Train at Home

When you’re riding at home, you want to focus more on your horse’s overall riding foundation and fundamentals, and less on putting the whole package together, like you might do at a horse show. By limiting the amount of information you’re giving your horse each session and focusing on fundamentals, you’re going to keep your horse fresh, happy, and liking his job. I’m going to walk you through the steps I go through to warm up one of my cow horses at home and why it’s important that I reinforce those riding fundamentals before trying to work a live cow. Warm Up Right When it comes time to ride, you don’t just cinch up your horse, get on, and go to work. There’s some prep that needs to take place, so your horse…

Preparing to Train at Home

Teaching Your Horse to Properly Pivot

Teaching a horse to pivot correctly is an essential stepping-stone in their training foundation. Whether you’re planning to horse show or just want to have control over your horse’s balance and body movements, a hindquarter turn is a staple in any well-trained horse’s repertoire. Now, you might wonder what exactly a proper pivot looks like. A correct hindquarter turn begins with your horse crossing his outside front leg over his inside front leg as he turns in the direction you’re asking while planting the inside hind foot. Not as easy as it looks, is it? During this maneuver, you want your horse to maintain a frame where his head isn’t too low or too high, and it’s important that his body is well balanced with a slight bend in the direction of…

Teaching Your Horse to Properly Pivot

Speed Control for Confidence

Loping is one of the hardest gaits for riders to master, and if you’re practicing without balance or control, it can become very overwhelming and put you in a dangerous situation. It might even create fear around loping your horse. When you aren’t in control of your speed, your horse will continue to get faster, and things might begin to spiral out of control. Rather than throwing yourself into a lope and hoping everything goes smoothly, use this exercise to gain confidence at the lope while keeping your horse at the pace you choose. Disengage the Lope The purpose of this exercise is to take the fear out of the word lope and allow you to be comfortable as you increase your speed. It’ll help you and your horse learn how to…

Speed Control for Confidence

Controlled Circles

Loping a correct, smooth circle may seem like an obvious element of horsemanship, but for many youth, and even more advanced riders, reinforcing control in this area is worth the time spent. Attention Spans Kids have limited attention spans—that’s a fundamental element of working with most youth. So the limited time you spend in the arena working has to be efficient and it has to be fun. There’s so much work and precision that goes into every discipline, but if you harp on kids too much, they won’t have fun and they’ll lose interest. So that’s why we work on circles—it’s an exercise you can do to hit plenty of areas of horsemanship all at once to shorten up the lessons. Don’t Forget While this article focuses on loping a circle, you’ve got to…

Controlled Circles

Performance Mares

AS A JUDGE, I try to reward the horse with the most positive and the fewest negative characteristics. In the show pen, I must see the big picture first, and trust my eye to find the most attractive horses. I then assess the details that make those horses the most appealing. It usually holds true that the most attractive horse at first impression is also the horse with the best combination of positive components. Those positive components fall under the categories set out by stock breed association rulebooks of balance, structural correctness, breed and sex quality, and muscling. With that foundation for judging all horses, I will assess this class of three performance horse mares. Performance horses must have the basics of balance, structural correctness, and muscling to perform well and…

Performance Mares

Get Your Head in the Game

Have you ever walked into the show pen and felt like you were on a completely different horse from the one that you were riding in the warmup? And felt that within minutes you went from show-ring ready, to dancing around in the center of the arena before the start of your pattern? Your horse doesn’t know the stakes are higher when he steps into the show pen, so why does he drastically change once all eyes are on you? If your mindset changes when it comes time to show, chances are, the energy you’re creating with your body changes, too. These changes will translate to your horse, and he’ll start to change his game plan to reflect what your body is telling him to do. The easiest way to improve your…

Get Your Head in the Game

Emergency Exit: Don’t Get Left Behind!

Just last week I was climbing into bed after a long day at work when my pager went off. “Clyde is colicking,” the panicked caller said, “we need you right away!” After confirming that Clyde was a regular patient of our practice and was, in fact, in significant distress, I jumped in my truck and headed to the farm, where Clyde, his owner, and a group of concerned supporters were waiting. Sure enough, Clyde was extremely uncomfortable. He responded well to pain medications, but I was concerned about what I felt on my rectal exam. Although I didn’t think Clyde needed to head to surgery yet, I explained that his condition was difficult to predict, and it might be safer to transport him to a surgical facility for observation. The…

Emergency Exit: Don’t Get Left Behind!

BE A dream buyer

Horse shopping ranks as one of the most exciting parts of horse ownership. It’s easy to get caught up in your own whirlwind of emotions and the excitement of your journey, completely forgetting that the person on the other end—the seller—wants you to find the perfect ride, but also needs to turn a profit and keep up a business in the process. We spoke with three equine professionals from diverse backgrounds to find out what buyer-etiquette guidelines they wish horse buyers would follow as they search for, try, and buy new horses. Some of their answers might surprise you, while others will be gentle reminders to mind your Ps and Qs, because the seller’s time and effort are just as valuable as the cash you bring to the table. TIP 1: Know…

BE A dream buyer

Meet the Experts

YONATHAN BARUCH began his career in Israel, where he started riding at a young age and then went on to manage one of the largest equestrian facilities in his native country. He moved to the U.S. and worked for reining professional Craig Schmersal for six years before relocating to set up his own reining training facility in Whitesboro, Texas. Along with training and showing aged-event reining horses and coaching riders, Baruch is known for matching reining-horse buyers with exactly the horses they need, from young prospects all the way to finished show horses. ALISHA JACUZZI was raised around cutting horses but has ridden just about every breed and discipline imaginable. Her business, horseofmydreams.com, based in Alexander, Arkansas, aims to pair riders with safe, reliable, enjoyable recreational mounts that match each rider’s…

Meet the Experts

WAGONS HO IN OREGON

What began as a publicity stunt to promote the world-famous Pendleton Round-Up Rodeo and Happy Canyon evening show has taken on a life of its own. Riders from around the United States, Canada, England, Australia, and even Thailand, now participate in the Pendleton Wagon Train, which consists of 19 wagons drawn by mules or horses and 100 outriders accompanying them. History of the Wagon Train The moving wagon train functions as a temporary doorway into the past, where lessons in courage, patience, and self-reliance are taught on hard, jostling wagon seats and slow-moving horses. We experienced a sense of awe for the pioneers who ventured west—imagine, crossing rivers, deserts, and mountains with covered wagons pulled by horses, mules, or oxen. According to Vickie Leonard, President of the Pendleton Wagon Train Committee, teamsters wanted…

WAGONS HO IN OREGON

MAKE WINTER RIDING FUN

During the winter months, finding a good day to ride can be hard. You’re constantly dealing with frigid temperatures, snow-covered outdoor arenas, and wind so cold that it takes your breath away. When you’re stuck at home in your small indoor arena for months at a time, it can take the fun out of riding or even keep you from spending time in the saddle with your horse all together. But you don’t have to let cold days keep you from enjoying your horse. Here I’m going to share a few things you can do on the ground and in the saddle to keep things exciting and help your horse avoid getting bored doing the same thing over and over. GROUNDWORK RESPECT Groundwork is always beneficial to your horse and is something…

MAKE WINTER RIDING FUN

Your Vet, Your Ally, Your Friend

BROUGHT TO YOU BY There’s an evolution taking place in the equine industry. The “gold standard of care” for horses has taken on a whole new meaning with advanced veterinary diagnostics, treatments, and preventatives. And the relationship between the horse, the client, and the veterinarian is also changing. Equine veterinarians today said that they want to feel like not just a part of your team, but a part of the success of your horse. They want to share in your victories just like they share in your worries and sorrows. A Veterinarian’s Joy When asked what their greatest satisfaction in practice is, equine practitioners have no hesitation in saying it’s the joy of getting and keeping their equine patients healthy and happy. “We’re a primarily a Western performance horse practice, and being able to diagnose,…

Your Vet, Your Ally, Your Friend

My Second Soulmate

PROVIDED BY A HOME FOR EVERY HORSE, AN EQUINE NETWORK PROJECT Have you met your soulmate? I have. Twice actually. Some horse people call them a soulmate, others prefer “heart horse”. Twice in my life, I had the extraordinary good fortune to find my four-legged, swishy-tailed soulmate. The first, I cannot take credit for. My dad heard about a horse that everyone thought was something special. I was 6, he was a 3-year-old Lippitt Morgan/Arabian cross named North Star’s Pride. Pride and I grew up together. We had the most amazing relationship I have ever had the honor of experiencing. We eventually trained through the uppermost echelons of equestrian sports. I have ridden, trained, and schooled more horses than I can count, and Pride taught me more than all of them combined. In…

My Second Soulmate

Stories of Hope

PROVIDED BY HOPE IN THE SADDLE, AN EQUINE NETWORK PROJECT Our mission at Hope in the Saddle is to share the most meaningful and inspiring stories that emerge from the horse world—stories of how our relationships with horses can help us overcome life’s toughest challenges. We collect stories from all corners of the horse community, from barrel racers to bronc riders and competitive equestrians to backyard owners. The following stories are a few of our favorites from 2021. Hope “Hope is an amazing horse who is part of the Mane in Heaven Miniature Therapy Horses herd. One of her best attributes is her ability to connect with people. Regardless of the situation, she demonstrates consistent compassion, patience, kindness, and enthusiasm for her job. Hope truly enjoys human contact; she loves to be pet,…

Stories of Hope

‘You have to have that driving factor to make you keep pushing through. That’s one thing I’ve always been is self-driven, it’s always been my mentality. I think you have to be a little stubborn minded to keep pushing through. Horse training is tough, but I don’t think you can be successful at it without having to go through the struggles of it.’—NRHA Professional and winner of The Run For a Million Kole Price on The Ride, a podcast by Horse&Rider, available to stream or download wherever you listen to podcasts. PHOTO BY MALLORY BEINBORN MAY COURTESY OF KOLE PRICE…

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