It’s time! You are finally getting your first horse riding lesson (or returning for your first lesson after several years), and you are eagerly packing your bag, ready for the big day. But that leaves you with the question of what you will need to get the best experience possible. In this article, we are …
Getting in the saddle again after a long gap can be overwhelming. Many of us find that riding again as adults, after abandoning this hobby for education, family, or work, is a satisfying way to reconnect with our younger selves. Starting to ride again after a long gap is great for the body, mind, and …
If you have been taking riding lessons for any length of time, odds are good that you have heard the phrase “on the bit” by now. Instructors will often tell students to put their horse on the bit. Or, you might hear students saying they are having trouble getting their horse on the bit. If …
If you are just starting to take riding lessons, you will soon realize that there is a lot to learn, and a lot of new words! The horse world is filled with its own special lingo, and learning it can almost feel like learning a second language. Knowing the terms on this list will help …
There may be a number of reasons for wanting to increase rides on your horse to twice a day. You might be preparing for show season and want to get them in shape. Maybe you just want to keep their fitness up throughout the year. The good news is that for most horses an extra …
Many people unfamiliar with Western riding disciplines wonder why the horses carry their heads so low all of the time. Western horses do often carry their heads much lower compared to horses in English disciplines. There are several factors involved in this. 6 Reasons Western Pleasure Horses Have their Heads so Low Conformation A major …
Spring is coming! That means the amount of riding you do often increases, and you have several months of horsey fun ahead. To ensure you can maximize your riding time and make the most of the beautiful spring weather, there are a few spring cleaning chores you will need to get on top of after …
If you have a horse-crazy loved one in your life, then chances are you have been invited to watch them ride in a horse show. This means finding a way to make the rest of the horse show interesting and fun to watch as well. Growing up I competed in horse shows often, and I …
Riding Horses can be the most exciting part of a mountain vacation, tropical island retreat, or even African safari! To make the most of your experience riding horses on vacation, though, you’ll need to be armed with information about what to expect, how to prepare, what to pack, and how to avoid soreness the next …
Horses may be large animals, but they are also prey animals. This means they have a strong fight or flight response to fear. A horse’s natural instinct in a scary situation is to run. Some horses are more prone to following this instinct than others while being ridden. Why a Horse Might Bolt There are …