In every issue of Horse & Rider you'll find articles on training by the country's leading experts, the latest on equine health care from top veterinarians, trail riding tips from savvy back country riders, and much more!

Horse Life • TRAIN / HEALTH / STYLE

4 Things Amateur Riders Don’t Do—But Should • Are you giving your best performance in the show ring? Trainer Crystal McNutt reveals what you may be neglecting—and how to fix it.

Colic: Dos and Don’ts • Here’s your don’t-panic list of what to do if your horse shows signs of this potential killer.

Fashion for Fall

HEAVE-HO • Recurrent Airway Obstruction, commonly known as heaves and previously referred to as COPD, is the most prevalent lung disease seen in horses.

NAVICULAR OR NOT? • If your horse has heel pain, a problem with his navicular bone is just one of many possible explanations. Learn why an accurate diagnosis is the key to successful treatment.

Guide to Treatment Options • Here’s a quick summary of the different treatment options your veterinarian might recommend for your horse, depending on whether bone, joint, or soft-tissue problems are identified.