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ACTHA Offers Bold Guarantee: “Use It or Don’t Lose It”

With the proliferation of ACTHA events nationwide, the American Competitive Trail Horse Association is showing their members some love and confidence. “It’s a pretty simple guarantee,” … READ MORE »
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3 Things You Need for Trail Riding (and Ladies, the Third One Might Surprise You)

Good ‘ol hindsight. Now that I survived my first competitive trail ride hosted by the American Competitive Trail Association, I thought I’d pass along some of my hard-earned … READ MORE »
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Now Nasty Weather Won’t Put a Damper on Your Competitive Trail Riding Plans

Do you love the idea of competitive trail riding but hate cold, snow and mud? Now the American Competitive Trail Horse Association has released a new … READ MORE »
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Know What To Do If Colic Hits During a Trail Ride

Colic is something we horse owners do not mess around with. But what happens if your horse colics on a trail ride? Do you know what … READ MORE »
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Happy Holidays from HorseBooksEtc: Get 10 Percent Off Your Entire Order

The folks at HorseBooksEtc.com are offering you some book and DVD cheer during this holiday season by giving you 10 percent off your entire order. Just use … READ MORE »
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Is Your Horse Really Safe?

How safe is your horse? Really SAFE? In his stall? In the pasture? At a show? We all love our horses. Feed them. Keep ‘em updated … READ MORE »
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Ground-Driving Training Technique from The Trail Rider Magazine
Before you take your horse on his first ride, you want to make sure he’s ready to listen (and understand) your signals and when to turn … READ MORE »
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What to Wear on Your Winter Trail Ride

If you’re like us, a little cold weather won’t stop you from your trail ride. Don’t let the cold keep you inside with these cold weather … READ MORE »
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ACTHA’s Ride to Remember joins the Wrangler National Patriot Program
The American Competitive Trail Horse Association is proud to host a nationwide trail challenge called Ride to Rememberon November 10th & 11th 2012. ACTHA riders all … READ MORE »
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Kerry Kuhn to Host Annual Trail Ride

Internationally acclaimed trainer and clinician Kerry Kuhn is hosting a fun and educational trail ride at the beautiful JJ Ranch in Coats, Kansas, Saturday and Sunday, … READ MORE »
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After-Ride Care to Keep Your Horse Sound and Prevent Lameness

The best way to say thank you to your horse, and to help make sure he’s ready to go the next time you want to ride, … READ MORE »
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Mounted Orienteering – Not Just Your Average Trail Ride

Heading out on the trail with your horse and no particular agenda can be very relaxing. You amble along, enjoying the countryside and company of your … READ MORE »
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Tips for Crossing Water Safely While Riding

As you hit the trails this summer, it’s important to always keep safety in mind. The editors over at EQUUS Magazine have a few helpful tips … READ MORE »
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Got a Hankering to Get in the Saddle? Experience a Western Ride in Las Vegas!

If you’re looking for a great way to spend the summer on your horse, a week at a dude ranch or a few days on a cattle drive … READ MORE »
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Cavallo Hoof Boots Top Pick of Three Riding Associations

Cavallo Hoof Boots are so popular they are now the official hoof boots of three riding associations: American Competitive Trail Horse Association (ACTHA), Australian Trail Horse … READ MORE »
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Emergency Stops: A Solution For Oh, No, the Horse Won’t Whoa!

When was the last time a horse ran away with you? That was a question I posed during a recent stop of the AQHA Ride Now … READ MORE »
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Julie Goodnight: Curing a Horse From Being Tense on the Trail Starts with the Rider

Does your horse ever act tense and fearful on the trail? Julie Goodnight answers one reader’s question about what to do, and the answer, below, may … READ MORE »
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A Trail Rider Takes a Poetic Tact About Keeping a Senior Horse on Track

What do you get when you cross a life-long equestrian with a love of poetry? Poems about horses, of course. Chelsee Smith of Arkansas is 30 … READ MORE »
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Ride Like a Real Western Cowboy on a Cattle Drive

Cattle drives are about as real as it gets to riding like a western cowboy. To make the transition from City Slicker to real-life western cowboy, … READ MORE »
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A Dad’s Perspective: Giving up Horse Shows for Trail Riding Still Breaks the Bank

It’s often difficult for those of us immersed in our horse lives to see ourselves, or our horse situation, as “others” see it. And by others, … READ MORE »
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Did You Miss the Julie Goodnight Webinar? It’s Right Here

Maybe you got stuck in traffic, or your horse was sick, or you just plain forgot. But if you missed the free Julie Goodnight webinar sponsored … READ MORE »
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Did You Trail Ride There? Let Them Know by Leaving a Comment Card

Other than some horse poop and hoof prints, hopefully there is no trace of your trail ride or trail rides in forests and on trails. While … READ MORE »
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Free “Ask the Author” Webinar with Horse Trainer Julie Goodnight

If you’re going trail riding, wouldn’t it be nice to bring Julie Goodnight along? You can do just that with her new book, Goodnight’s Guide to … READ MORE »
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Goodnight’s Guide to Great Trail Riding: The Handiest How-to Ever

Do you ever wonder if all the training you do with your horse is really necessary? For example, it’s hard to know if the time you … READ MORE »
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A Trail-Riding Cautionary Tale of the Too-Close Truck

A few weeks ago it was a near-perfect day for trail riding; one of the last truly warm days of fall, yet far enough into the … READ MORE »





