Fall 2022

Horse & Rider

The magazine for horseman who savors the western lifestyle

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NICHOLE CHIRICO Editor CHELSEA SHAFFER Editorial Director JILLIAN SINCLAIR Assistant Editor Contributing Editors BARB CRABBE, DVM JENNIFER VON GELDERN RENE E. RILEY ALEXIS BENNETT MICHELLE MILLER Art Director Production STACEY HORNE Production Manage
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Families Who Ride Together
“YOUR GREAT-GRANDFATHER would have been proud of you,” were the words my mom said to me when I bought a yearling filly last year with intentions of starting her myself. I’m a fourth-generation horsewoman, and my love for horses started before I could
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Saddle Chat
The AQHA Ranching Heritage Challenge events were created to highlight the versatility, soundness, and willing attitude of the American Quarter Horses born and raised on a ranch. Through this series of ranch horse competitions, the challenges are inte
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Horse Life
TRAVEL HEALTH SOLUTIONS HORSEKEEPING TRAVEL Nevada WHERE Las Vegas WHAT The Run For A Million WHEN August 17–20, 2022 Spectators from around the world head to South Point Arena for reining’s premier event, The Run For A Million, where top reining and
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Health
Perhaps you’ve owned or known a horse with warts. If so, you were likely seeing a visible manifestation of equine papilloma virus. This infectious herpes virus can cause bumps known as equine warts on the exterior of a horse’s muzzle and inside his m
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Solutions
Whether you’re loading up to go to a horse show or head out on an overnight trail riding adventure, odds are you’re packing a lot of tack, grooming supplies, feed, and anything else you might need. A stack of buckets takes up more room than you might
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The Fall Sniffles
If your otherwise healthy horse consistently flares up with coughs, sneezes, a runny nose, and heavy breathing in the fall, allergies might be to blame. Not unlike humans, horses can be sensitive to dust, mold, and other irritants in their environmen
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One Pole for Trail Practice
WHILE IT’S NICE to have access to an entire trail course when you’re practicing at home, it’s not always practical, especially in a small arena. If your horse knows the basics of trail and you need a tune-up before your next horse show, or you just w
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Versatility Ranch Horse Events
It’s important to note that you can show from an à la carte menu at these events, but if you want to be considered for the all-around portion, you must compete in a dry event (a class without a cow), a cattle event, and the conformation class. This c
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Hard-to-Catch Horse
Over the years I’ve worked with a lot of horses that have developed bad habits or behaviors, and it’s always interesting to look further into the problem and think about why they might have developed that behavior. For the most part, horses aren’t in
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Rhythms and Routines
When I present at horse expos, the topic of confidence comes up a lot. People will ask me how they can deal with their fear and anxiety, and they’ll ask for help with training their horses. But the reality is that we don’t train horses when we’re try
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Find a Perfect Match
Many kids’ horse lives start at home, with basic handling and riding lessons from parents, grandparents, or another relative. But getting your young rider under the instruction of a reliable, trustworthy professional can really help his or her horsem
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Performance Horse Mares
I’M JUDGING THESE THREE MARES based on how I feel they’d succeed as performance horses. Many qualities are required of performance horses, including a good mind, but good conformation and adequate muscling will make any performance horse’s job easier
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Taking Trail To The Extreme
Stemming from the desire for more realistic obstacles in a classic trail class about 20 years ago, came extreme mountain trail. With elaborate man-made landscape and obstacles to maneuver, an extreme mountain trail course consists of log crossings, s
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To Boot or Not To Boot?
Your horse is standing on the cross-ties getting ready to work. You prepare to boot him up. Do you outfit him in splint boots and bell boots to protect his legs? Sports Medicine boots to provide support? Or some other kind of specialized boot recomme
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What About Travel?
Has your horse ever cut his leg when loading in a trailer? If so, you’re not alone. Trailering is a common time for horses to be injured. In fact, many seasoned horse owners are adamant that shipping boots are essential any time a horse is loaded in
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The Riding Family
There’s something special about sharing your horse passion with your family members—parents, grandparents, and children, sometimes even beyond. In today’s trend toward multigenerational living (18% of all U.S. households include grandparents, parents
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In Case Of Emergency
IF you live a life with horses, you’ll likely encounter emergency situations over the years. Those emergencies can be caused by weather extremes or natural disasters, such as flooding, fires, and tornadoes. Or they can be of our own making, like a tr
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Laminitis
►IMMEDIATELY: keep the horse as still as possible. Years ago, it was believed that walking a horse with laminitis would improve circulation, but we now know that movement only compounds the damage to the internal structures. If possible, leave your h
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Tying Up
►IMMEDIATELY: allow your horse to stand exactly where he stopped. He can’t “walk out of” these muscle cramps. In fact, making him move would only compound the damage to his muscles. Your veterinarian will advise you later on how to move him if it’s a
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Colic
►IMMEDIATELY: most colicky horses will not eat or drink, but as a precaution, remove all food and water from the stall. Any intake could worsen an impaction or blockage. ►IMMEDIATELY: determine whether walking might help. As a general rule, if a coli
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Respiratory Distress
►IMMEDIATELY: check his nose. Most cases of respiratory distress in horses are due to equine asthma (also known as heaves), but breathing can also be inhibited if an allergic reaction, insect sting or injury causes inflammation of the nostrils. If th
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Heat Exhaustion
►IMMEDIATELY: move the horse into shade. This can be under a tree, in a barn, or even in the shadow of a horse trailer. ►IMMEDIATELY: douse the horse with the coldest water available. Direct application of cold water to the horse is the fastest and m
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Large Laceration
►IMMEDIATELY: apply direct pressure to staunch bleeding. Use a clean cloth—a towel, your shirt, even a saddle pad—to press gently but firmly on the wound. If the cloth becomes soaked with blood, place another directly over it. An alternative is to us
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Abandoned Horse Earns Career at Horse Rescue
Spring of 2022, I received a phone call from an old college friend, Mattie Alewine, in dire need of finding a home for an abandoned horse. After posting the horse in a local community group on Facebook she had been claimed. I assumed she did not need
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Rising From The Ashes
Therapeutic riding centers make a difference in the lives of many. Thanks to the tireless and passionate work of staff, volunteers, and horses, these centers are often where equestrians with disabilities take first steps and speak first words, where
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Final Thoughts
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