Buttermilk buckskin horses look like creamy-tan colored horses with black manes and tails and amber eyes. Buttermilk buckskins are a paler variation of traditional buckskin coloring. Genetics researchers aren’t exactly sure how buttermilk buckskins get their creamy near-white fur color. In this article, you will learn about the unique characteristics of a buttermilk buckskin and …
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Out of all the horses I’ve owned, few have been as rewarding as my senior horses. While baby horses in a field can stop traffic and our curly horses draw attention at horse shows, caring for an old horse is uniquely rewarding. In this piece, you’ll learn all about old horses- caring for them, knowing …
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 …
Buying a horse is a big commitment, but it doesn’t have to be unaffordable or out of your budget. You can reduce your costs in many ways, and in some cases, you can even eliminate the cost. Of course, your budget should include non-negotiable costs like food, medical expenses, and board. But you can reduce …
One thing many people wonder about- even experienced riders- is why horses let people ride them. It’s one of the most frequent questions I get asked at breed demonstrations and educational events. Horses let people ride them because of training that helps them grow used to the experience, breeding that ensures their personality is suitable …
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 …
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, …
Convincing your parents that they should buy you a horse is a hard task, but for some families, a child or teen’s dedication to a dream can make the impossible possible! Many adult horseback riders spent years convincing our parents that they should buy us a horse, some with more luck than others. In this …
There are many different types of riding boots you can ride in: but one thing they all have in common? Break in time. In this article, I’ll show you how professional horseback riders quickly break in boots. With these methods, you can skip the pain and discomfort of new boots and jump right to enjoying …
Ribbons and rosettes have been used as awards for generations. During that time, the color of award ribbon meanings varied over time and geographic region. Today, the color of each show ribbon has a specific meaning. In today’s post, you’ll learn: Horse Show Ribbon Colors & Their Meanings Although ribbon colors and place vary by …