Before we get into the 5 main types of horse riding styles, lets do a brief introduction into English and Western horse riding styles. English & Western Horse Riding Styles Western and English are the most common of horse riding styles. Both require the same amount of effort, however both differ in: equipment, type of … Read more
Are you wondering how old does a horse have to be to ride? Here are a few important tips to keep in mind! Your young horses well being is your priority. If you begin on a youngster before their ready, you may cause both physical, and physiologically damage. As a responsible owner you have to … Read more
If you’re thinking of buying a horse trailer, you need to make sure you have the right vehicle to tow it. This wasn’t something that really occurred to me until I moved out, and didn’t have easy access to my parents’ truck any more. And there was no way my tiny hatchback was doing the … Read more
It’s pretty daunting buying your first horse. You’ve probably read and heard about how difficult it is. And I’m not going to tell you otherwise! After a couple of years where I haven’t owned a horse, I’m looking at buying one in the new year. I know it’s going to be a complicated and expensive process. … Read more
Learning how to ride a horse is a wonderful, but sometimes slightly nerve wracking process. I know lots of people who’ve been anxious before their first lesson to know what it’s going to be like. Everything I wish I knew when learning to ride I’ve put together for you in my 100% FREE Beginner Rider’s … Read more
I’ve written a couple of posts recently about how horseback riding is a strenuous sport. And it definitely is! But today I wanted to write about how you can use other horseback riding exercise to complement your riding training, and become the best rider you can. I’m a really competitive rider. You may have guessed … Read more
There’s this terrible impression, outside of the horseback riding world, that horseback riding isn’t good exercise. It makes me a little grumpy, to be honest. People assume that because you’re mounted, the horse is doing all the work… If you’re looking to get into riding, make sure you get my FREE Beginner Rider’s EBook! You’ll … Read more
One of the reasons why horseback riding is therapeutic for me is that if I’m having a bad day, I always know that going out riding will make it that much better. I mean, even if I’m having a good day going riding makes it better, but you know what I mean! Perhaps for that … Read more
Horse jumping is one of the most fun, most freeing things you can do while horseback riding. Watching horses jump at a show or in the olympics is mesmerizing as they manage to clear fences with ease and grace. Of course, watching horses jump high is also nerve wracking. If any little thing goes wrong, … Read more
I think I will always have an ongoing relationship with riding lessons. I have been horseback riding for nearly 20 years now, but I really frequently take a few lessons, even now. So today, I’m going to answer your question: why horseback riding lessons? Also, make sure to check out my FREE Beginner Rider’s EBook! … Read more
