Horse & Rider

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Horse & Rider • VOLUME LXV, NUMBER 5

PERFORMANCE REPORT Horse & Rider • Western performance horses, news, and event coverage by the team at Horse&Rider.

Winter Fun for the Whole Family • Travel to northwestern Colorado to enjoy the Steamboat Springs Winter Carnival and see the world-renowned ski town in its iconic, snow-covered state. The carnival started to help locals beat winter cabin fever and has evolved into a Steamboat tradition complete with skijoring, a drone show, a family s’mores night, vendors, and a parade.

Why Is My Horse Stocked Up?

Tech for Everyday Horse Care

A Little Extra Warmth • Winter calls for layers, but that doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice style for warmth. We’ve rounded up cold-weather favorites for men and women that pair Western influence with winter-ready function—whether you’re headed to the barn, around town, or somewhere in between.

Heated Barn 101 • A heated barn starts to sound good around the time fall comes to an end. Keeping your herd toasty all winter comes with many considerations, including prioritizing the safety of your animals, your structure, and everything else in it. If you already have a heated barn, this is a good refresher heading into the cold weather.

Build Better Ranch Sorting Turns

My Favorite Lateral Move: The Leg Yield • A leg yield is the foundation for almost everything we do as our horses advance in their training.

Plan for Your Pattern • From practicing at home to entering the show pen, a well-thought-out plan helps you make every maneuver count.

Calling It Quits • It can be disappointing when your young rider wants to quit, but it’s important to keep focus on your child’s interests rather than your own.

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

HORSE SENSE MEETS HIGH TECH • FROM MONITORING EQUINE HEALTH TO MANAGING A BUSY BARN AND STAYING SAFER ON THE TRAIL, THREE HORSEMEN ARE USING TECHNOLOGY TO SOLVE EVERYDAY CHALLENGES OF HORSE OWNERSHIP.

The Trouble with Tests • Blood tests can offer valuable insight into your horse’s health, but they don’t always tell the whole story. Learn why getting an accurate diagnosis isn’t always as simple as drawing blood.

The Privilege of Being the Last One • End-of-life decisions for horses are never easy. Planning ahead can make them less challenging.

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