Therapy is a Horse Named Honey
…brushes her with a light kiss and a tender hand. Once Kaylee’s helmet is secured, her session begins. But Kaylee`s session is no ordinary riding lesson. It is therapeutic riding,…
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Top Six Ways to Improve Your Riding
…1. Take Lessons And the No. 1 way to improve your riding is to take regular lessons with a good instructor. It’s very easy, when you’re riding on your own,…
Maintain a Winter Riding Program
…of ropes, halters, tractors, wheel barrows, open doors and gates can cause injuries in indoor riding areas. Avoid riding in dusty arenas! Keep dust down with regular watering or safe…
Summer Activities for Riding Clubs
Summer is here and around the world riding clubs are preparing their summer activity programs. If you run a local riding club, whether or not it’s affiliated with the official…
Become a Professional Riding Instructor
…combined trainers, recreational vaulting coaches, therapeutic riding instructors, college and university programs, seasonal riding-program instructors (summer camps, dude ranches, etc.), and even equine-facility managers. CHA revolves around a public safety…
Equitation for Adults
…position creates the foundation for future riding skills. For those who’ve come to riding as adults, or lifetime riders who haven’t worked horsemanship patterns in decades, it’s possible to forget…
Riding in Ireland: What to Wear
…gloves so one pair can be drying. Helmets Helmets are required by law for riding in Ireland. Choose a style depending on your activity and preference. Trail Riding For trail…
Recreational Riding: Safety and Etiquette
…when riding uphill and slightly back when riding downhill. This will help your horse balance itself under your weight. 10. Be alert?Recreational riding is supposed to be relaxing, but you…
How Saddle Design Affects Your Riding Form
…from yours to let you try it. For instance, if you’ve been riding in a heavily-padded “all-purpose” saddle, see if you have a riding buddy who uses a flatter, less…
Haven’t You Always Wanted to Ride a Cattle Drive?
…and Western Riding, download our FREE guide—English Riding versus Western Riding: An Overview of English and Western Riding Sports and Saddles. The pace can vary greatly on cattle drives, so…