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Cindy Hale

Hard-Mouthed Horse

Q: I am trying to teach my 11-year-old Fjord to supple and get on the bit, but she is very hard…

15 years ago


Bucking in Company

Q: My ex-racehorse is calm and quiet when ridden alone on the trails. On group trail rides, he’s fine at…

15 years ago

My New Perfume: L’Air du Slop

As a lifelong horsewoman I’ve figured out how to remove gunk from my clothes. I can get Furacin off a…

15 years ago

Horse Illustrated’s Online Bit Guide: Tom Thumb

Western Tom Thumb: This bit combines the simple, single-jointed mouthpiece of a snaffle with the shanks and chin strap of…

15 years ago

Essential Horsemanship: When is a Stronger Bit Really Necessary?

Your trail riding partners think it’d be a fabulous idea to gallop to that big oak tree in the distance.…

15 years ago

HI Spy: As a Horse Lover, What Do You Dread Most About Winter?

Oh, the weather outside may be frightful, but the horses we care about still need our attention. There are stalls…

15 years ago

Barn Basics: Pad Your Way to Perfection

Got saddle? Well, now you probably need a pad, too. Whether you ride English or western, selecting the proper pad…

15 years ago

A Happy Horsey Holiday

Giving gifts around the holidays can be just as much fun as receiving them, but sometimes it's hard to find…

15 years ago

Steer Clear of Neck Reining Problems

Even if your western horse came equipped with power steering, you can still run into problems if you’re not correctly…

15 years ago

Barn Basics: On the Go Shampoo

A thorough, sudsy shampoo tends to be a major production when you’re bathing a horse. Much of the time, you…

15 years ago