Horses

If you have kids and horses, chances are those youngsters are anxious to take their first ride. But it is important to prepare carefully. Many young children, especially those with limited...

Afraid you'll fall off on your first ride? Then read this article, it's helpful!

Most top notch hunter jumper horses are high energy animals that need that energy to get over big fences. When an ordinary horse has extraordinary energy, however, this can create big problems for...

Horses range in temperament, from spirited to bombproof. This can come from breeding, training or natural personality. The easiest horse to ride is the lazy horse. With a lazy horse, you don't...

Trail riding is just one of many great ways to bond with your horse, but let's face it...dealing with horse and deer flies can be quite a headache. Try this simple and easy technique to greatly...

Do you want to learn to ride in perfect English hunterseat equitation form? A good position is about more than just ribbons, it's the foundation for good horsemanship. All this can be yours, if...

Trail Riding Trail riding is the horseman’s way of communing with nature. Fresh air, quiet paths, the twittering of birds, possibly a spooked deer – it’s a magical time when you are astride your...

Taking the time to walk your cross country course correctly will save you many mistakes once you’re on course and is a crucial element to getting around the course efficiently and safely. Make...

Whether you're buying your first horse or your 20th is good to follow some guidelines when looking for the right fit. Horse buying can be a costly and emotional experience and many people don't...

When learning to ride a horse, use the help of an experienced rider to avoid dangerous situations and to avoid bad habits that will have to be corrected later. Ride a horse by practicing holding...

Riding bareback on a horse requires that the equestrian wear their protective riding clothes. Ride a horse bareback, or without a saddle, with help from an equestrian and horse riding coach in...

When learning to ride a horse there are many things that you need to know. The first thing you need to now is that all horses are different and you should choose one by its temperament not by its...

When you are first starting out and learning how to ride a horse it is important for you to know that choosing the right horse for you is important. It is important that you choose a horse by its...

When learning to ride a horse you always want to start by picking the best horse for you because in many cases you find a horse that look good but it may not be tame enough for you to ride. You...

Sometime in most of our lives we all have dreamed about riding a beautiful horse like we see in the movies or on TV. Like everything else it looks easier than it really is. But if yo9u go about it...

On a trail ride your horse is so much more than your best friend, he's your transportation and your pride and joy. Taking the time to make his (and your) ride as insect free as possible will...

Is it always a game of "catch me if you can" when you go out to the paddock or pasture to get your horse??? Wish your horse would come running to you when you called instead of away...

Many people wonder "how can I get my horse to have a nice headset" or "how can I get my horse on the bit" and the answers differ depending on what discipline you ride. But for...

Maybe you've always wanted to ride horses. Maybe you already know how but you can't afford to pay for a rental, or you'd like to own a horse but don't have the time, space or money. You can still...

We have checked and conditioned our horse and equipment, it's the day for the long trail ride. Some things to think about to help you have a safe fun experience.

This will be about things you need to take and things you need to do before the big ride.

Learning to ride a horse is a difficult task. When I work with my little brother on his horsemanship, I am very repetitive in the things I tell him. Just the other day, he was riding my old show...

Ever have one of those days where you just can't get your horse to load in the trailer ? Well come on and lets have some more fun.

Do you have fond memories of running across the pasture on horseback only to have your dreams come crashing down with fear. A horseback riding accident leaves vivid pictures of pain. I was in...

Flies are naturally attracted to horses, and they can quickly turn a pleasant trail ride into a miserable experience. During warm weather they can swarm your mount. Their attacks are unpleasant...

This is for readers who are unsure if a horse is safe to ride or not. If you are not an experienced horseperson, get an expert to help you. This article is by no means a guarantee of your safety....

In this article I will explain how to ride your horse safely!

Horses not only come in many varieties, but like people they also come with a very wide range of personalities. Some horses are docile while others are stubborn and require serious riding skills...

The excitement of taking your horse to a show and performing in front of people is something many riders enjoy. As a person becomes more serious about showing and attends more prestigious shows,...

Riding horses can be fun and great exercise. There are many ways to ride, but the most challenging, as well as arguably the most fun, is bareback riding. When you take all the saddles off, and...

Care for your horse daily. Learn expert tips for basic horse care in this free video on how to ride a horse to give it exercise.

Your brand new English saddle might not be very comfortable. The leather is stiff, the cantle and pommel are hard and the stirrup leathers are ridiculously stubborn. Fortunately, you can break in...

Riding horses is fun and great exercise. There are several ways to ride horses, many of them differing from each other because of the tack used on the horse. This article will give you tips on how...

In riding, balance means everything. Having the wrong stirrup length calls for an uncomfortable and unbalanced ride. It's incredibly distracting! If you are like me, you have one leg that's...

Riding horses is fun and great exercise. There are many ways to ride horses, most of them differing from each other based on the tack used. This article will give you some tips on how to ride in...

Riding is great fun and even better exercise. Going riding at nearly any time of year can be enjoyable, but for many people, summer is the season of choice to spend time on horseback. Here are...

Winter is cold, beautiful, and pristine. For dedicated horse people, this is a perfect time of year to enjoy the silence and joy of horseback riding. This article will give you some tips on how...

Horseback riding is a great way to break the cabin fever that always creeps up around the middle of winter. Riding in the snow is an exhilarating pick-me-up for you and your horse and it can even...

Just like their riders, horses have different personalities, and some horses are surprisingly sensitive. They might respond with anxiety to harsh voices and strong commands, or take subtle cues...

Riding your horses in the arena every day can get boring, and even the trails might seem stale. If you're looking for an exciting adventure on horseback, it might be fun to ride horses on the...

Although horses aren't necessarily averse to water, many have qualms about stepping in it. From tiny puddles in the riding arena to large creeks or streams on the trail, some horses have to be...

Riding a horse is fun and great exercise. There are many ways to ride, and this article will give you some tips on how to explore the Art of English riding.

To ride an Arabian is like getting behind the wheel of an Audi sports convertible compared to a sedan, station wagon, or truck. Arabians are highly sensitive to all your body language, incredibly...

Riding a horse is great fun and exercise. Sometimes it is nice not to have to bother with tacking up a horse for that leisure ride. Here is an article that shows you how to turn any stable...

A horse is considered "barn sour" when he is reluctant to leave the barn, or seizes every opportunity to dash back to the barn with a rider on his back. If your horse has developed barn sour...

Thousands of children develop an interest in horses every year, and many of them start to take riding lessons. If you teach lessons or if you child wants to learn to ride horses, you have your...

A reining horse is a horse that can perform the sport of reining, which can mean different things depending on your level of riding. If you need to buy a reining horse, there are a few things you...

Dressage is one of the more complicated equestrian sports, and if you want to pursue this discipline aggressively, you'll need a horse that is capable of performing the movements. When you decide...

Are you looking for a super-sized experience? Try riding a great big land whale. A draft horse is the biggest horse out there. To ride a draft horse is like riding on a giant, moving couch. You...

Bitless riding, or riding a horse without a bridle, has become a controversial debate in the equestrian community. On the one hand, it promotes the maximum communication between horse and rider;...