Hello Saddle Up readers and riders, Happy 2025! We wish you and your horses an amazing year ahead! This month we are thrilled to feature Skijor Canada and their talented riders, sliders, and horses! Snow, horses, trick-sliders, edgy frocks, and the Rocky Mountains—need we say more? 

Laureen James’s article “When Push Comes to Shove—Side Passing” features interviews with industry professionals Hailey Prest and Wendy Martin, and Britain Mills-Dawes gets the year started with key areas to refresh with your horse. Amber Zierath interviews Jump Canada Hall of Fame Inductee Jennifer Courchesne, taking us on the journey of a professional groom. We also have great sole tips from Hoof Geeks and Are You Coyote Smart? with Patricia E. Skinner.

Watch for Saddle Up Out & About; we’ll see you around! Click on Discover More to find a horse event in your area.