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 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 …
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 …
Sometimes it can feel like every lesson is the same as the last, or maybe it feels like your students aren’t as engaged as they should be. Adding some fun riding lesson ideas for warm ups, cooldowns, and lesson plans can go a long way for both you and your riding students, while still improving …
Journaling after horseback riding lessons is an excellent way to gain perspective on your progress as a rider, your horse’s progress in training, and to track how things like weather, feed, or footing impact your training progress. Many riders, especially horseback riders training for elite competition, use a training log or a riding lesson journal …