Learning to be a good rider is a combination of knowledge and learning how to be in your body in a way that helps you partner with a horse. In this section, I collect articles on both topics intended to build your knowledge to help you become a better, more responsive rider, as well as exercises to help introduce you to the body movements necessary for comfortable, confident horseback riding.
One of the things that newer riders sometimes struggle with is knowing how tight the girth on their saddle should be. It can be tricky to get the hang of, since we do not want to hurt the horse, but we also need the saddle to be tight enough that it will not slip while …
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What is a Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Rider? If you are new to horseback riding, may notice people referring to riders based on one of three experience levels: Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced. These terms are commonly used to communicate how much experience a rider has. Beginner Riders A beginner rider is someone who is still …
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Horse riding is definitely a sport, and in this post you’ll learn 4 reasons why. If you are looking for a way to prove to your friends, co-workers, or even family that riding is a sport, keep reading! This article will give you the insider scoop on the four criteria an activity must meet before …
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If you want to bombproof your horse, you’ll need many training sessions, lots of wet saddle blankets, and a little bit of luck. It’s a hard process that requires time, effort, and endurance. Most people get a bombproof hose buy buying one, training one, or raising their own foal or yearling. What is a “Bombproof …
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There is no experience quite like the one you get when you take home the blue ribbon at your first horse show. It’s a feeling that encompasses pride, joy, and accomplishment all in one shining package. It’s a moment that you won’t soon forget when you’re standing in the arena with your horse by your …
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Horseback riding on the beach is a fun and memorable vacation activity- and you don’t even need to own a horse to do it! There are small businesses around the world that offer an amazing experience of horseback riding while enjoying incredible destinations. Usually, all you need to do is book your ride and show …
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When horses move while a rider is mounting, it can be annoying or even dangerous. The good news is that teaching your horse to stand for mounting is a simple skill that even novice horse owners can teach their horse. In this article, I’ll show you 8 ways to end this habit for good. By …
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Learning horseback riding takes practice, good advice, and (just like any sport) training. How long it takes you to learn horseback riding will depend on several factors, which you’ll learn about in this article, including: 4 factors that determine how long it takes to learn to ride a horse 1 training tool that can make …
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If you are serious about learning to ride, there are options to do so on a budget; however, they are likely to require quite a time commitment. A good place to start is to work out how much of your monthly budget can be devoted to riding, and then go from there. Become familiar with …
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