…March, pg. 31 Spring trail riding tips, Horseman’s Handbook, March, pg. 35 Negotiating slippery terrain, Horseman’s Handbook, March, pg. 38 De-spooking, Horseman’s Handbook, May, pg. 40 Riding at night, Horseman’s…
…straightness and collection—or the tempo of the walk (four beats), the trot (two beats) and the canter (three beats). Another day, he discussed riding without stirrups to improve rider tightness…
You’d rather be out on the trail or hauling your horse to some fun riding event. Instead, you’re stuck riding in an arena. And merely going in circles seems boring….
The more correctly you use your aids to communicate with your horse, the better he’ll perform. Whatever type of riding you do, the more correctly you use your leg, seat…
…programs at institutions such as St. Andrews Presbyterian College: Department of Therapeutic Riding which offers a program to teach Therapeutic Riding Specialists. Abigail is still a bit young to begin…
…night on the all-inclusive riding package, embark on all-day rides moving cattle or to majestic alpine lakes where you can be out riding from 6am to 7pm. Non-riding packages start…
…and avoid riding in muddy areas (erosion, again). Follow trail rules that include riding single file, packing out all your trash, and, importantly, smile and be friendly to fellow trail…
…course. My riding is, in a nutshell, consistently inconsistent, with moments ranging from brilliant to embarrassing. I understand some of the reasons. Buckshot, a pony I owned as a six-year-old,…
…Appalachian State University Averett University Bethany College Bridgewater State College California Polytechnic Cazenovia College Centenary College Central Florida Community College Central Michigan University Central Washington University College of Wooster Cornell…
…of how it might benefit you, let’s look at how physical fitness translates to riding success. Riding is much more athletic than some people recognize, and even though we know…
