Is It Too Hot to Ride?
High summer is here. In lots of locales, the temperature is up in the 90s and the humidity is close behind. So when is it too hot to ride? There’s…
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Keep Your Horse Cool in the Heat
Sweltering summer heat is more than just very uncomfortable for your horse. It’s as much a health hazard for your horse as it is for you. Young, old or ill…
Day-Ride Guide Checklist
You love your home arena and trails, but are ready to branch out. You don’t plan to spend the night, just go for an all-day ride. But it’s still an…
Clinton Anderson’s Longeing for Respect: Changing Directions Slideshow
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Clinton Anderson’s Longeing for Respect: Circling Slideshow
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Clinton Anderson’s Longeing for Respect: Preparation Slideshow
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Final Pre-Ride Preparations
Has anyone you were intimately involved with ever looked at you and said those dreaded words, “We need to talk”? If so, the moment was probably followed by their evaluation…
Take Time When Teaching Your Horse to Wade
On our land, there are lots of creeks and ponds that I’d like to cross, but my new horse doesn’t like to go through them. I try and try, but…
Setting Up Safe Highlines and Picket Lines
Venturing into the backcountry on horseback is a great way to cover ground and see astounding sights and wildlife. But when it comes time to build camp, you have more…
Water-Crossing: How to Prevent Dizziness
“Don’t look at the water!” That was my father-in-law’s advice to my wife, Emily, as our horses picked across the rocky bottomed swift stream. To help prevent dizziness while crossing…