Dear YR

Staff notes

H appy spring, everyone! We have some exciting

ART GALLERY

Riley, 9 Elaina, 9 Hannah, 13 Lilly, 14

Sweet SUMMERTIME

Treat your horse by baking these simple four-ingredient Carrot cookies

Clean Your Tack Like a Pro

How to make your saddles, bridles, bits and boots sparkle

One of the Few

Find out what it’s like to be a boy rider among a sea of horse girls

THE CRUNCHY COOKIE CO.

Lauren Smith loves making adorable custom-baked goods for her favorite customers: horses!

Back to the Barrel

Ride a better barrel pattern by slowing and backing to maximize your lines

PRACTICE LINE

Practice your jumping with a simple exercise that will help you master several skills at once

EQUINE JOURNALISM

Find out how the editors of Young Rider landed their dream jobs

Shooting Horse Selfies

Pick up some pro photo tips for your smartphone obsession

Get to Know Margie

A legend in the sport of show jumping, Margie Goldstein-engle started loving horses as a youngster

READY, SET, GROOM!

Get organized for your exciting summer plans and show season

AMERICAN MINIATURE HORSE

This pint-Size Equine pal might offer just what you’re looking for

Me& My horse

This issue’s winners will get the ADAMEK Akhal-Teke