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Young Rider

My Horse Won’t Gait!

Q: I have a Spotted Saddle Horse, but he just won’t get into gait. How do I teach him to…

10 years ago

Stop Your Horse from Biting

Q: I have a horse that loves to nibble on things. Recently he bit one of my friends. He doesn’t…

10 years ago

Cribbing and Windsucking

Q: I have heard of both cribbing and windsucking, but what is the difference between these two vices? A: Cribbing…

10 years ago

Annie’s Equestrienne Apparel

Annie Klepper is a 10-year-old equine entrepreneur who lives in Ohio. In 2013, Annie and her mom, Shannon, were shopping…

10 years ago

Does My Horse Have Frostbite?

Q: I have a horse that might have frostbite on his nose and ears. How can I tell if he…

10 years ago

A Young Rider from Down Under

Kellie White, 14, is a lot like any other Young Rider reader: she lives on a farm with her family…

10 years ago

Make Your Horse More Supple

Making your horse more supple doesn’t just mean cranking her head around to your knee. Nope, it’s about softness, responsiveness…

10 years ago

My Horse Leans on Me When I Pick His Feet

Q: My horse leans on me and loses her balance when I pick out her hooves. How do I stop…

10 years ago

A Horse for Summer

Photos courtesy of Mandalynn Carlson Mandalynn Carlson, 15, won the role of Summer, a troubled teen who ends up living…

10 years ago

Help! My Horse Lies Down in Water

Q: My mare lies down when we go through water. What should I do to stop her from doing this?…

10 years ago