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!

What the Green Ones Taught Me

Horse & Rider • VOLUME LXIV, NUMBER 4

SADDLE CHAT • you should know / horseandrider.com

Horse Life

HEALTH

SOLUTIONS

Young Horse Health Check • Buying a weanling or yearling? Here’s what to expect when it comes to health and development milestones from birth to age 2—so your young horse grows up strong, sound, and ready for the ride ahead.

Improving Body Control

Saddling for the Long Haul • Your saddling habits can lead your horse to love or resent his job. Your actions choose the path forward.

Confidence Over Obstacles • Instilling confidence in a young horse isn’t easy, but repetition and clear instruction can set you up for success.

Independence at the Barn • How will you know when your child is ready for more responsibility and freedom at the barn?

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

WESTERN VERSUS WESTERN • There’s no denying that all-around and ranch classes are evolving. While it might seem like one is pushing out the other, the truth is, they need each other.

It’s Not Just in Their DNA: How Care Shapes a Horse’s Future • When it comes to developing a great horse, how much credit goes to DNA and how much to the humans who raise them?

The Role of Horse Rescues • Rescues play an essential part of the horse industry, across all disciplines.

Final Thoughts