TRAINING & TIPS
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3 Reasons to Try the Ranch Classes
Have you heard? The ranch classes are STILL growing in popularity since their introduction. For those who thought the buzz would die out, they might have to bake up a classic humble pie and have a bite....
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Better Your Backup
Avoid having a sticky backup with these tips from NRHA Professional Horseman Peter DeFreitas. Picture this. You’re in the show pen and near the completion of a first-place pattern. But when it comes...
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Nail The Forehand Turn
Turn on the Forehand
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Enjoy the Ride!
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IN A RUT
Stuck In a Training Rut? Try This.
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Become Confident Loping a Straight Line with Andrea Fappani
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Winning Insights: Melisa Pearce on How Horses Heal (Part 4)
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How Horses Heal
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Winning Insights: Melisa Pearce and How Horses Help Us (Part 2)

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TRAIL RIDING
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Green Horse on the Trail Tips
3 Safety Tips for a Green Horse on the Trail
Taking your green horse out on the trail for the first time is a big event. Stay safe with these three essential tips.
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Trail Riding Trip Checklist
The weather is getting warmer, the days are getting longer, and it’s time to start planning those summer trail rides! Here’s a handy checklist to prepare for an overnight or longer trip with...
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Leg up your trail horse
Fit for the Adventure
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Lead the Way with Confidence
Be a Good Leader on the Trail
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On the Trail First-Aid Kit
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Group-Ride Etiquette on the Trail
QUIZZES & POLLS
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Can You Pass This Joint Health Quiz?
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Who's Your Daddy?
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Barn Fly Facts
HORSE HEALTH
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Spray Smart
Savvy Spraying: Select the Right Fly Spray for the Task at Hand
As horse owners, we typically have our go-to products—a preferred leather cleaner, our favorite horse shampoo, and of course, a trusted fly spray. While having favorites is all good and well, relying on...
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Let's Talk Tails
Your horse's tail is a key part of his anatomy, serving as a way to communicate, balance, and ward of pests.
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Read This Before Deworming!
Parasite Patrol
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Tip of the Week: Scrub Those Buckets!
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Finding the Cause of Your Horse's Stiffness
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What Is Your Vet Thinking?
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