How to Get on a Horse Without a Mounting Block
We’ve all been there; You’re out on a trail ride and need to dismount to open a gate. Maybe you’ve dropped something or worse still, taken a tumble. It happens to the…
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How to Groom a Horse: All Your Grooming Questions …
Grooming can seem like a superficial ritual of getting a horse clean before a ride, but in fact, a regular grooming routine is key to keeping a horse healthy. It helps protect…
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8 Tips for How to Behave Around Horses
I think we can all agree – horses are incredible animals. But sometimes we can forget that that’s exactly what they are – animals. And as creatures with primal instincts and a…
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Do You Need Riding Boots to Ride a Horse? What Sho…
You’ve booked your first horse riding lesson and now you are wondering, as many budding equestrians before you, what should I wear? And we’re not talking from a fashion standpoint here, but…
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Approaching a Horse Correctly: The Do’s and …
How you approach and greet a horse may have a significant impact on the following interaction between the two of you. Just like us, horses have different personalities and can react in…
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5 Tips to Prepare You for Your First Horse Riding …
Congratulations on booking your first horse riding lesson – you are in for a treat and also a bit of a challenge! But that’s part of the fun, and in this article,…
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Can a 3-Year-Old Ride a Horse? The Best Age to Sta…
Perhaps you are a parent or grandparent that loves horses or used to horse ride, or you have a 3-year-old in your life completely mesmerized by horses that will not stop nagging…
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Can You Use a Phone While Riding a Horse? What You…
Technology and horse riding, do they really mix? Many of us are probably guilty of checking our phones even while in the saddle, but is it wise? So, can you use a…
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Is Horse Riding Scary? Insights from an Experience…
Any experienced rider will at some stage have encountered a frightening situation on horseback and it is very normal for someone yet to try horse riding to ask this question. Horses can…
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Can You Wear Shorts Horseback Riding? The Best Rid…
As the summer approaches and the sun spends less time hiding and more time sharing those rays and warming us up, our usual riding gear can get a bit restrictive and warm!…
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Is Horse Riding Easy to Learn? What you Need to Kn…
You’ve been shopping around for a new hobby and horseback riding really entices you. But how difficult is it to learn how to ride? How big of a challenge and commitment are…
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Is There a Weight Limit for Horseback Riding?
Raise your hand if you have ever been worried about whether you are putting too much strain on a horse’s back? I certainly have, and it is a common concern among riders,…
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