Although every person’s body is different, horseback riding is an active activity. Experts estimate that horseback riding burns between 250 and 400 calories per hour when we’re riding at a walk. (( Devienne, MF., Guezennec, CY. Energy expenditure of horse riding. Eur J Appl Physiol 82, 499–503 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1007/s004210000207 )) The estimate for calories burned horseback riding when …
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Jobs working with horses have a reputation for not paying well, but that’s not the whole truth. The fact is, there are many different types of horse jobs that pay well. Some of these jobs may require special training and certification, while others require only a love of horses and a willingness to continue learning …
The most common ways to tell if a horse is friendly is to look for ears perked forward, a back hoof resting casually, calm eyes, and curious behavior. The best way to tell if a horse is friendly, though, is to use these body language cues along with verbal instructions from a horse’s owner or …
Horse riding lessons usually cost about $20 to $120 per hour. Prices are set based on the instructor, the location, and the type of riding lesson. Private lessons are typically more expensive than group lessons. Many beginner riders start by taking a few private lessons to learn the basics, and then take group lessons. Some …
Starting a business exercising horses is a great way to get started in the equine industry or grow your skills as a professional horseback rider. Exercising horses can be a full-time job, a way to earn a little extra cash, or a way to help afford a horse in college. In this post, I explain …
Shedding season is arguably the worst season to be in the stable and requires specialized horse shedding tools to manage well. If you haven’t experienced the shedding season before, buckle up: when horses blow their coats in the spring (and, to a lesser degree in the fall) you can expect a fur cyclone circling your …
Horseback Riding isn’t just about working on your position, polishing cues, jumping bigger and bigger jumps, or getting the perfect flying change in dressage. It is also about having fun! What better way to have some fun with your horse than to play some games with both your horse, and your friends? In this article, …
To help make sure everyone stays safe and fun while horseback riding, there are a few horse riding rules that all riders should follow when they are in the saddle. These rules apply in your back pasture, in the arena, horse shows, or when you are trail riding. Following these common horse riding rules are …
The canter is by far my favorite gait when horseback riding. It is smooth, it is fast and it is relaxing. If you haven’t cantered before, think of the motion of a rocking horse, they really are quite similar. But it can also be a bit scary when you try to canter for the first …