2010 Annual

HORSE BUYING

Your Perfect Match
Take our horse breed quiz.
BY CINDY HALE

Smooth Strides
Naturally gaited horses offer the best in riding comfort.
BY MICAELA MYERS

Find the Right Horse for You
Horse shopping step-by-step.
BY CINDY HALE

Budget Basics for Horse Owners
Calculate the cost of horse ownership with these financial factors.
BY AUDREY PAVIA

Tack & Equipment Checklist

TRAINING

Choose Your Horse Sport
Find the best riding discipline for you and your horse.
BY CINDY HALE

Finding the Right Instructor
Having a good teacher is important to your riding education.
BY SHARON BIGGS

The Right Stuff
Do you have what it takes to be a horse owner? Take our quiz to find out.
BY TONI McALLISTER

Get Started Showing
A guide to preparing for your first show.
BY HOLLY WERNER

KIDS & HORSES: A Parents' Guide

Dear Parents
How to survive life with a horse-crazy kid.
BY CINDY HALE

Happy, Horsey Campers
Sending horse-crazy kids to camp is a great way to encourage their interest.
BY ALLISON GRIEST

HORSEKEEPING

Primp My Ride
Grooming essentials you need to know.
BY KIM ABBOTT

Tack Care Basics
Protect your investment with proper care and cleaning.
BY LESLIE POTTER

Living Arrangements
Decide whether to board your horse or keep him at home.
BY LOUANN CHAUDIER

HEALTH CARE

Nutrition A to Z
A glossary of equine nutrition terms.
BY HOLLY WERNER

Year-Round Health Care
What your horse needs to stay healthy all year.
BY SHARON BIGGS

Making the Call
Learn when it's time to call your veterinarian.
BY TONI McALLISTER

A Guide to Healthy Hooves
Preventive care is key to your horse's healthy feet.
BY MICAELA MYERS