Horse & Rider Spring 2022

I’ve seen it happen for years: people turning down the perfect horse because it happens to be a mare. These riders and owners say they won’t consider buying a mare because of stereotypes that come with them: their mood changes, heat cycles, and their ability to hold grudges. But I truly believe that there’s something special about a good mare. They give their whole heart, and if you’re respectful of them, they’ll always be there for you. They don’t back down from a challenge, and they’re gritty enough to get the job done. A Great Start It’s too early to tell what my horse’s show career will look like, as she’s still in the beginning stages of training. But I can already tell you she’s everything I could want in…

Learn From Warwick! We know how much you love learning from Warwick Schiller, so we want to offer you the chance to learn directly from him. Visit bit.ly/warwickcontest to enter to win three different prizes: • A yearly subscription to Warwick’s online video library. • An online lesson with Warwick plus a three-month membership to his online video library. • A one-month subscription to Warwick’s online video library plus a t-shirt. GALLOP POLL Does your horse grow a winter coat, or do you keep his hair short? To participate in future polls, “like” Horse&Rider on Facebook. THOROUGHBRED MAKEOVER 482 The number of trainers, both individuals and team members, accepted to the 2022 class of the Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium. APHA Secures Partnership with IEA The American Paint Horse Association and…

TRAVEL Ohio WHERE Columbus WHAT Equine Affaire WHEN April 7–10, 2022 Celebrate the Horse Located at the Ohio Expo Center, Equine Affaire (equineaffaire.com) allows horse enthusiasts to come together and celebrate their love for all things horses during a three-day event. You’ll have the option to participate in educational clinics, seminars, and demos presented by industry experts, learn about different breeds, and get in plenty of shopping at the trade show. Ohio There’s something for everyone at this year’s Equine Affaire. Enjoy learning from clinicians like Warwick Schiller and Lynn Palm, watch riders demonstrate how they can gentle an untamed mustang in the Mustang Heritage Foundation’s Trainer Incentive Program, or catch the versatility competition, which allows horse-and-rider teams to compete for $5,500. Plus, new this year is the liberty horse…

Vaccines against disease transmitted by vectors, such as mosquitos, should be administered in spring before the seasonal increase in transmission. These diseases include West Nile Virus, and Eastern and Western Equine Encephalomyelitis (EEE/WEE). These are considered “core vaccines” and are recommended by the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP). “In addition, several diseases warrant risk-based vaccines,” says Jessica Morgan, PhD, DVM, DACVSMR, of the University of California-Davis. “Some diseases, like influenza, are not vector borne but vaccines are recommended every six months for at-risk horses. Other diseases like Potomac Horse Fever and Venezuelan Equine Encephalomyelitis (VEE) are seasonal and springtime vaccination is recommended in certain regions.” Things to Remember Though many are available to horse owners, having a veterinarian administer vaccines offers several advantages. ⋆ Veterinarians are a reliable vaccine…

Hay nets can be a great way to keep you horse’s stall tidy and slow down a fast eater, but they can get messy to fill if you don’t have a good system in place. To help make filling hay nets easier, put the net in an empty trash can as if it were a garbage bag. Stretch the opening around the trash can so you have a large open space that you can easily put hay flakes in to fill the bag. This tip will also keep the hay from getting all over your feed room’s floor. Neat and Tidy Keep your tack room organized all year with these helpful products. 1. Simplify Supplements Avoid clutter by using SmartPaks—custom-made, pre-measured doses of your horse’s supplements that come in a…

1. A classic leather breast collar is as practical as it is fashionable. The simple stitching and thetraditional design of this Weaver Leather breast collar ($120.59; ridethebrand.com.) will never go out of style, making it the perfect piece of gear to use in ranch riding or versatility ranch horse events. Plus, it comes out of the box soft, supple, and ready to use. 2. Let’s Get Colorful If you want to add a little color and flair to your tack collection, this beaded breast collar comes in 14 different vibrant colors and is sure to be a statement piece no matter where you ride. Plus, you can even get a matching headstall to complete your look! $129.99; cashelcompany.com. 3. Don’t Forget Fringe Looking to add some Western flair to your…