Crissi McDonald talks about how consistency is the foundation of our relationship with our horses. Bella Barr regales how 'Purpose Driven Horsemanship' with Sean Coleman gave her a new understanding of the benefits of cow work. Brandon McAuslan hones in on sound, and what it means for our horses. And Ben Longwell explores how a horse's comfort zone when untested can lead to misconception.

Linda Parelli discusses what to do when our horses argue with us. In the second of his 3-part series, renowned horseman and our HJ cover star, Jason Webb, talks about how bend is actually your friend, and Hanna Walton is back to explore winter connection with our horses. 

Al Dunning wants you to get the most out of clinics, and sets you up for success in his article on page 22. Bella Barr explains how being a spectator rather than a rider can have significant benefits in terms of what you can observe and learn, page 16.

Also, in this issue, our trainers have lots of tips and exercises to keep you busy over winter. Ben Longwell ups the game, as he moves on from the basics covered in the last two issues onto the more challenging counter arc. Joel Conner asks us to consider our self-awareness and the effect on our horses in his thought-provoking article.