My New Horse

Category: Riding

a western rider on a gray horse stands calmly in an arena
How Long Should You Ride Your Horse?
August 27, 2026
Learn how fitness, riding discipline, intensity, and other factors affect ride length, plus signs your...
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How Tight Should a Horse's Girth Be?
August 3, 2026
Learn what research says about proper girth fit and how to keep your horse comfortable and yourself...
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a woman in a blue shirt pets her older gray horse in a paddock
Poll: Why Choose an Older Horse as Your First Horse?
August 3, 2026
Older horses can make wonderful first partners. Tell us why you chose a senior or older horse, and see...
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a chestnut horse looks over his stall door in a boarding barn
10 Boarding Barn Etiquette Mistakes to Avoid
July 14, 2026
From leaving manure in the wash rack to taking over the arena, these common boarding barn etiquette mistakes...
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A chestnut horse looks out the back of a horse trailer, what to know before trailering a horse
What to Know Before Traveling With Your Horse
June 9, 2026
Learn what to know before trailering a horse, from health certificates and Coggins tests to feed, water,...
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A man in a cowboy hat helps a cowgirl saddle her western horse in a barn aisle
Why Is My Horse Girthy? Common Causes and What to Do
May 14, 2026
Learn the most common reasons horses react to girthing and get essential do’s and don’ts for safely and...
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horse riding gear storage to keep your tack, boots, and helmet clean, organized, and ready for every ride—at home or in the barn.
Where and How to Store Your Horse Riding Gear
May 2, 2026
These horse riding gear storage tips will help keep your tack, boots, and helmet clean, organized, and...
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A bay horse benefits from being ridden outside the arena in a field of tall green grass
6 Reasons to Ride Your Horse Outside the Arena
April 23, 2026
Discover the benefits of riding outside the arena, from improving your horse's fitness to strengthening...
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Learn how to get a horse back in shape after winter with smart conditioning strategies that support soundness, fitness, and long-term health. 
How to Get Your Horse Back in Shape This Spring 
March 20, 2026
Learn how to get a horse back in shape after winter with smart conditioning strategies that support soundness,...
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a woman in a blue shirt leads a gray horse in western tack
4 Beginner Horse Handling Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)
March 13, 2026
Are you making these beginner horse handling mistakes without realizing it? Learn how to avoid common...
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A pretty bay horse in Western tack against a dark background
Western Saddles 101: Understanding the Different Types
February 21, 2026
Learn about the different types of Western saddles and how each design supports specific riding disciplines...
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A woman puts a red cooler on a horse to help him cool down properly after exercise in winter.
When and How to Use a Cooler on Your Horse
February 12, 2026
Learn when to use a horse cooler and how it helps your horse dry safely and avoid chills after winter...
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