Young Rider

Young Rider is the only magazine of its kind especially for horse crazy tweens and teens. It delivers a fun-filled mix of English and western riding instruction, horse care tips, and stories about real-life young riders, plus horse breeds, DIY crafts, contests, and beautiful double-sided posters.

STAFF NOTES

Young Rider • Volume 33 • Issue 4 • July/August 2026

RIDING HORSES IN AUSTRALIA

ART GALLERY

Pool Noodle Hobby Horse • Make this inexpensive summer staple into your very own hobby horse!

Show Confidence • It’s easy to let nerves and second-guessing creep in during a show, but Esme figured out a way to show up at her best for Joey.

notes from Fergus

A Dream Pony • Emily’s dream of taking home a Chincoteague Pony finally came true.

TACK SHOP OWNER • If you like horsey shopping, making connections, and have a great business sense, running a tack store may be the career for you!

THE HEAT IS ON • Learn to care for your horse during the hottest days of summer.

The Power of Position • Strengthening and controlling your leg position will elevate your riding.

Showmanship Success • Practice patterns will help improve your horse handling skills.

CONFIDENT LOADING • Learn to get your horse onto the trailer without stress.

Amber’s WILD Ride • From horse girl to her long-running role as Amy Fleming on the show “Heartland,” Amber Marshall has ridden into the hearts of equestrians.

BUILD A SHOW OUTFIT • Stay on budget and look your best in any English or western show ring.

Tennessee Walking Horse • With its fast, smooth gaits, this breed can carry you to any adventure.

ME+MY HORSE