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The Top 10 Beginner Horse Riding Mistakes

There is a lot to remember when you first start learning to ride a horse. These are common beginning horse riding mistakes and how to avoid them.

10 Different Types of Horse Riding Saddles

Here's a list, photo, and description of all the different types of horse riding saddles associated with English and Western riding that you'll find.

The Top Ten Benefits of Taking up Horse Riding

Whether you are adult or child, if you get the chance of taking up horse riding, there are so many benefits for your health and wellbeing. Find out more about those many benefits...

Rescued horses training to become therapy horses at CSU equine center

CSU's equine center is currently giving rescued horses a second chance as they train to be used in therapy program.

Five ways to boost your fitness for horse riding

Five ways to become a fitter, better balanced and more effective horse rider, with advice from performance coach, Jon Pitts. 

3 Ways to Help Your Child Improve His Focus via Horse Riding

*This is a guest post.* Research shows that interacting with animals can help promote healthy emotional development in children and adolescents, reduce stress and anxiety, and help develop strong emotional bonds. Nicky Ellis of Horses & Foals shares how riding horses can help kids improve focus and problem-solving abilities while providing good physical exercise. While not everyone has access to … Continued

Horse Riding Terms for Beginners

This guide provides a glossary of horse riding terms for beginning riders planning a trip to C Lazy U guest ranch, a Colorado destination resort.

Horseback Riding Can Help Youngsters Become Good Drivers

Horseback riding can help youngsters become good drivers as they learn to pay attention to where their horse is going plus watch out for ‘traffic.’

How Can I Successfully School My Horse on My Own?

USDF Certified Instructor Jessica van Eyck offers advice on how to work without a dressage. trainer

Stable Vices and Cognitive Function in Horses

Horses have minds of their own, frequently expressing strong opinions and, in some cases, developing undesirable habits, like weaving or cribbing. According to a recent study*, these behaviors, commonly referred to as vices or sterotypies, result from cognitive abnormalities that, with more research, could finally be treatable.

Should We Ban Horse Back Riding In The Bay?

For the love of all things holy, can we not get rid of something fun to do for once…? Horseback riding in the bay is something that seems harmless, and shouldn’t get anyone offended. Well, clearly that’s not the case, because of the horses in the bay. The sea grass is getting damaged. Not boats, …

Therapeutic Riding: How Horses Help and Inspire People

Horses trained for therapeutic purposes can help people suffering from mental or physical ailments.

Giddyup! Trot your way into fun with horseback riding

Riding through verdant pastures and picturesque streams flanked by towering trees donning their best foliage provides a unique perspective to appreciate fall’s ephemeral beauty.

Develop *Feel* to Ride Your Horse Better

How soft is soft? In horsemanship, it’s a tough question. World champion trainer Robin Gollehon says in all her years […]

5 Ways To Improve Your Horseback Riding Seat

Improve your riding seat by putting yourself in a better position. You’ll be able to apply your aids more easily when you are balanced in the saddle. In the long run, you’ll help protect your horse’s back when you learn to distribute your weight correctly. Follow these five exercises if you want to improve how […]

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Ready to rodeo: Your horse travel kit

April will be rolling into May sooner than we think, which gets me excited for rodeo season to start up again in the upper Midwest.