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 …
Good hoof care is a very important part of horse ownership. Farriers are professionals who help keep hooves healthy. They trim hooves and apply horseshoes when necessary. In this article, you’ll learn : What farriers do and what to expect from a farrier visit How to get your horse ready for a farrier visit Plus …
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. 1 The estimate for calories burned horseback riding when actively riding at a trot, canter, or gallop can exceed 550-700 calories! 2 That’s a …
A “hot horse” is a horse that has lots of energy, high sensitivity, and is very excitable. When people describe a horse as “hot” it’s usually a negative term- but not always! Some riders like hot horses, and many of the top race horses and show horses have hot temperaments. The phrase hot horse is …
For most of us horseback riders and horse owners, March and April are the busiest months! It’s shedding season, time to wash horse blankets and store them for the season, and a good time for general cleaning and maintenance- and that’s before we even start to consider preparing for the start of the horse show …
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, …
When looking for horse boarding barn, there are a lot of things that need to be taken into account, such as the distance you will have to drive to get there, the hours they are open to boarders, the quality of the facilities, and the services provided. Not every barn will be the perfect fit …
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 …