by Alberto G. Güitrón Are you thinking of going horseback riding for the first time? Don’t be ashamed if you’re a bit nervous about it, it’s only natural to feel that way when you’re about to ride a living animal! That said, you can’t let these emotions transform it into a scary or stressful experience. Just … [Read more…]
This post is by Douglas Spatz, President, EyeOn Equine Care I had a discussion the other evening with a family member about the pros and cons of icing and was told it’s used to treat horse’s legs and is recommended by so many professionals. My response was “Ice does not reduce swelling; the lymphatic system … [Read more…]
In this post I’ll be talking about well known ways and maybe not so well known ways to find original and high quality horse art without completely breaking the bank. You do not need to hire a decorator to do this for you! At least I’m of the opinion that you don’t. Even if you absolutely … [Read more…]
This glamorous equestrian wear design consists of a luxurious sweater, sequin-lined breeches, beige leather gloves, shined-up boots, a glam sequined belt and some rings to top the look off! Glamorous and luxurious, this look makes sure that you’re ready for the spotlight next time you’re on your horse. Ideal for English riding, this look works … [Read more…]
I’m writing this post to tell you guys a little bit about a show that I go to almost every year in Toronto, Canada titled by some to be the #1 all-equestrian event destination in North America – the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair! It’s called the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, and it’s held in Toronto near … [Read more…]
In this post, I’m going to talk about learning to jump on a horse during english horseback riding. More specifically, I’m going to talk about how you want position yourself and how you want to actually execute a jump in English horseback riding. So during showjumping you’re not going to progress to very high jumps … [Read more…]
How far can you travel by horseback in a day depends on quite a few factors such as the pace of the horse and their fitness level, the terrain you’ll be travelling on and the weather. How Far Can You Travel by Horseback in a Day: The Basics Knowing how far can you travel … [Read more…]
Equestrianism is an age-old sport that is played all over the world. It is not precisely one sport but basically an umbrella term for multiple horse-related activities like horse driving, riding, vaulting, jumping, and steeplechasing. It also includes practical uses of horses such as transportation, recreation, cultural exercises and the likes. Nonetheless, amongst all of … [Read more…]
Horse riding is no longer just an old sport that a limited number of people are interested in trying. This sport or hobby is gaining quite a bit of popularity and several women these days are eager to participate in it. However, having good horseback riding skills will not be enough since they also need … [Read more…]
Equestrian sports are known to be one of the oldest types of games in the world, and up to this date, they are still very popular. These sports were mostly played amongst people belonging to a particular niche. These days, several young people are interested in it, but just like any sport, it is essential … [Read more…]