Horse&Rider's The Ride

This episode is brought to you by Purina. Sharee Schwartzenberger is a second generation, professional horsewoman from Longmont, Colorado. She grew up in the horse industry; with very accomplished parents and has shown extensively in NRHA and AQHA. She is capable competitor and talented coach, and one of the elite freestyle reining competitors in the nation. Be sure to follow us on  Facebook...

This episode is brought to you by Purina. Kim is a non-pro in the NRCHA, and finds time to balance a full-time job at 5 Rivers Cattle Feeding, managing social media accounts, dabbling in equine sales, training a junior horse, and competing. We talk with Kim about showing as a non-pro, and her experiences in the arena. Kim also gives insight into her experience switching disciplines, and entering t...

On this episode of The Ride's Winning Insight Horse&Rider OnDemand expert Tim Christensen talks about the importance of taking things slow when teaching a horse a new event. At Horse&Rider OnDemand you can enjoy hundreds of how-to videos from disciplines like reining, ranch riding, reined cow horse, natural horsemanship, and more. Visit OnDemand. HorseandRider.com and use promo code THERID...

In this episode Nichole Chirico introduces new co-host Devin Conley to the podcast, and they get the chance to interview professional barrel racer and inspirational speaker Amberley Snyder on her journey in the horse industry and the importance of overcoming challenges to do the things you love most. This episode is brought to you by  ADM Forage First Patriot Feeds. Be sure to follow us on&nb...

On this episode of The Ride's Winning Insights Melisa Pearce of Touched by a Horse talks about how horses can help you heal in a four-part series. Tune in for the other parts of this series and follow along at HorseandRider.com through the month of February for our Mental Health Awareness Month to learn more about the ways horses can help you. This episode is brought to you by Touched by a Horse....

On this episode of The Ride's Winning Insights Melisa Pearce of Touched by a Horse talks about how horses can help you heal in a four-part series. Tune in for the other parts of this series and follow along at HorseandRider.com through the month of February for our Mental Health Awareness Month to learn more about the ways horses can help you. This episode is brought to you by Touched by a Horse....

On this episode of The Ride's Winning Insights Melisa Pearce of Touched by a Horse talks about how horses can help you heal in a four-part series. Tune in for the other parts of this series and follow along at HorseandRider.com through the month of February for our Mental Health Awareness Month to learn more about the ways horses can help you. This episode is brought to you by Touched by a Horse....

On this episode of The Ride's Winning Insights Melisa Pearce of Touched by a Horse talks about how horses can help you heal in a four-part series. Tune in for the other parts of this series and follow along at HorseandRider.com through the month of February for our Mental Health Awareness Month to learn more about the ways horses can help you. This episode is brought to you by Touched by a Horse....

In this episode Nichole Chirico sits down with Devin Conley, or better known as Devin Out West on TikTok and Instagram, to talk about creating Western social media content to introduce people to the Western way of life, but to also share funny stories about horse ownership and rodeoing.  This episode is brought to you by  Manna Pro . Be sure to follow us on  Facebook  and &nbsp...

On this week's episode, Nichole sits down to talk with Caiti Hladky and Chad Vallad, owners of Calvary Cobs based in Northern Colorado. Caiti and her horse West Rivers Jezebel were on the cover of the 2022 Winter Issue of Horse&Rider , and in that issue we also had a feature called " What's With the Gypsy Vanners? " Where we spoke with different riders on why they choose Gypsy horses for Weste...

On this episode of Winning Insights , Horse&Rider OnDemand expert Cody Crow talks about introducing his 2-year-old horse to the saddle and saddle pad. In this session, he walks us through each step of the process and even gives some great tips for you to use at home. If you want to watch the video that goes along with this audio training session, subscribe to Horse&Rider OnDemand today! Ho...

Welcome back to another episode of The Ride! We’re changing the way we do things around here. As you listen to this week’s episode, you’ll notice better sound quality, and a change in our interview format as Nichole Chirico takes on sole hosting duties going forward.    This week Nichole sits down to talk with rider fitness and nutrition expert Kelly Altschwager. After years in the perfo...

Is your horse mentally happy? How do you know? On this episode of Winning Insights, Ryan Rushing gives us his tips for keeping your horse mentally happy, even when they're put under a lot of pressure in the show ring. He also tells us some things to look out for so you can tell if your horse is or isn't happy. To learn more from Ryan and other top professionals like Bud Lyon, Brad Barkemeyer, Cara...

Welcome back to another episode of The Ride! We’re changing the way we do things around here. As you listen to this week’s episode, you’ll notice better sound quality, and a change in our interview format as Nichole Chirico takes on sole hosting duties going forward.    This week Nichole sits down to talk with Kirsten Ziegler. Kirsten is a non-pro rider who recently made the switch from...

Happy No-Stirrup November! Riding without stirrups can benefit your body strength and balance when you're in the saddle. Horse&Rider OnDemand expert Brad Barkemeyer talks about the benefits of riding without stirrups and explains some of the drills you can do at home to improve your riding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of The Ride , Jillian talks with the media and communications manager at the United States Eventing Association , Meagan DeLisle. The two talk about Meagan's unique job and how she was able to carve a career in the horse industry. Plus, Jillian asks Meagan all about her recent discipline transition in her personal horse life. Tune in now to hear how this English rider found her way...

Horse&Rider OnDemand expert and multiple world champion trainer Bud Lyon shares his opinion on if you should use romal reins or split reins in the ranch riding classes. What do you think his answer will be? Press play ▶️ to find out! Click here to watch more videos from Bud Lyon and sign up for Horse&Rider OnDemand's FREE 7-day trial! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...

Tune in for part two of Nichole and Jillian's conversation with Jim Goff! In this episode, Jim talks about how you can prepare your horse for an extreme mountain trail course and explains what it takes to be a successful competitor. If you're looking to start extreme trail riding, this episode is a must-listen! Brought to you by Purina Animal Nutrition . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

On this episode of the Winning Insights, Horse&Rider OnDemand expert Cara Brewer talks about some of the unique training tools she uses when training cutting horses. She talks about why she uses them, and in what circumstances they're needed. Tune in now to hear what they are! Click here to watch more videos from Cara and sign up for Horse&Rider OnDemand's FREE 7-day trial! Hosted on Acast...

Have you ever heard of extreme mountain trail riding? In this episode, Jillian and Nichole talk to Jim Goff, an extreme trail enthusiast, who designed his own facility to host events and extreme trail competitions. Learn all about the discipline and see if your horse has what it takes to be an extreme mountain trail horse! Horse Week brought to you by Boehringer Ingelheim is back for its second ye...

Have you met Horse&Rider's Trainer of the Year? Well, here's your chance! On this episode, Nichole and Jillian are joined by Shauna Brown to discuss her Western horse life and how she became the Trainer of the Year. You will hear some insight into Shauna's unique training and lessoning program, plus learn what she values most about the horse industry. After listening to this episode, you'll se...

Tune in now to hear these quick tips from the King of ranch riding, Bud Lyon! On this episode of Winning Insights, multiple world champion trainer Bud Lyon talks about how much your horse's movement matters in the ranch riding events. He explains what the judges are looking for and how much they pay attention to a horse's movement. Then Bud talks about what a horse's head carriage should look like...

Kathryn Kope is a nationally-carded judge with many breeds and associations and an AQHA and APHA Professional Horseman. In addition to judging prestigious events across the United States, she is also known for judging and giving clinics across Europe. In this episode, Kathryn stopped by to chat with Nichole and Jillian about her experiences judging around the world. The three also discuss how the...

In part two of the Winning Insights with NRHA Million Dollar Rider Matt Mills, he talks about moving with your horse in the arena during a class. Matt explains why it's important to know exactly where you and your horse are at in the arena and why you should be moving together as a team. He gives advice on how to achieve this and shares tips on how to improve your connection with your horse. Broug...

Brad Barkemeyer chats with Nichole and Jillian about how he is prepping to compete at The Run For A Million in just a few days. He talks about the horse he's going to show, how he is preparing for the upcoming competition, and shares the nitty-gritty details of the event. Brad explains why he has to prep his horse differently for The Run For A Million than other competitions and shares his in-dept...