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October 2025 Table of Contents

Anita Ellis and SGL Rico win the Calgary Stampede and sit in the top 15 of the WPRA world standings as of press time. Photo by Libin Sports Photography

The Horse Care and Management Issue

Managing the Mud
Got mud? Here’s what you can do to help your horse — and your marshy property. By Abigail Boatwright, Page 28

Anita Ellis and SGL Rico win the Calgary Stampede
Anita Ellis and SGL Rico win the Calgary Stampede and sit in the top 15 of the WPRA world standings as of press time. Photo by Libin Sports Photography

Affordable and Functional Facility
Two experienced trainers discuss how to make the best of your arena and barn while staying within your budget. By Ross Hecox, Page 36

Speaking the Same Language
Dr. Justin High, DVM, of Reata Equine Hospital and Dr. Paul Loe, DVM, of Firewater Equine discuss the importance of vet and farrier communication during lameness issues. By Maddy Rohr, Page 40

Features

Your Horse’s Health: Chill Factor
Cryotherapy is the use of extreme cold to reduce inflammation and pain in the body. From targeted treatments to full body exposure, the therapy technique has been known to help performance horses in past-competition recovery. By Maddy Rohr, Page 24

Champions’ Corner

Charmayne James‘ Tips, Page 16

In Every Issue

Arena Record, Page 4
Arena Dirt, Page 9
EquiStat Insider Stats, Page 12
Outside the Arena, Page 20
Drill of the Month, Page 90
Barrel Racing Across the U.S., Page 94
Futurity Roundup, Page 96

Event Spotlights

Seen in the Arena, Page 47
Utah Days of ’47 Rodeo, Page 48
Summer Rodeo Roundup, Page 52
Royal Crown Rock Springs Futurity and Derby, Page 60
The Big Bang Barrel Race, Page 64
BRN4D Finals, Page 68
Elite Youth Extravaganza and Open, Page 72
Sherry Chervi Youth Championships, Page 74

NBHA News

NBHA Tour: Colonial Super Show, Page 78
NBHA EquiStat Leaders, Page 82
NBHA Member Profile, Page 86

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