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Horse & Rider • VOLUME LVIIII, NUMBER 4

‘She’ll Find Her Feet’

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HEALTH • Hoof Care

SOLUTIONS • Keep Warm

Ration Balancers • These commercial feed formulations offer unique benefits to horse owners. See if one might be beneficial for your horse.

STYLE • Gift Guide

Move His Feet

Herd Work Basics

Half-Halt for Your Western Horse

Prevent Bad Habits From the Start

Try the ‘Old Man Walk’

Reining Geldings

Bounce Back After a BOTCH • Do you ever blow a class at a horse show? We all do. Here’s how to bounce back better than before.

DESTINATION DUBOIS • HEAD TO WYOMING TO EXPLORE A HIDDEN GEM SANDWICHED BETWEEN TWO MOUNTAIN RANGES AND WILDERNESS AREAS.

Colic Surgery: Yes or No? • Is your horse a candidate for colic surgery? These five factors can help you decide.

'Studdy" BEHAVIOR IN GELDINGS • Why do some geldings act like stallions? Such behavior can cause trouble in the barn or out in pasture. Learn what to watch for and tips for safely managing a “studdy” gelding.

A Gift Horse Named GEORGE • When April Freeland found herself horseless, she learned the importance of never looking a gift horse in the mouth when a horse named George came into her life.

Forever Home • A Facebook post led to a midnight rescue and an unexpected partnership.

Lessons with Longears • These miniature donkeys are helping teach big lessons.

Final Thoughts