Stable Riding: Stability with Horses
…permanent and steady was suddenly gone. I avoided riding after Grandpa’s death. My grief and anger at being left resurfaced every time I thought of riding. This avoidance continued through…
…permanent and steady was suddenly gone. I avoided riding after Grandpa’s death. My grief and anger at being left resurfaced every time I thought of riding. This avoidance continued through…
Your mind is like a computer. The words you use form a script that directs an action. If you don’t choose positive words that relate to your riding, you may…
…involve a written quiz, a teaching demonstration, live riding tests, videotaped sessions? Learning to Learn Every rider can benefit from lessons, regardless of his or her riding level. Ask around…
…and then belly,” says Shea. “Practice riding parallel to the beach, in both directions, to acclimate both of your horse’s eyes to the ocean-side and land-side views. Also practice riding…
Let’s say that you find yourself at a busy training facility, in a crowded show arena, or at a standing-room-only clinic that only has one riding ring. Because of the…
…riding on drill teams. This extensive experience also helped her realize what a great skill-builder pattern riding can be. Many of her students are highly motivated beginner-level to novice-level adult…
…ride regularly with a trainer. Perfect recipe for small riding errors to develop and continue unchecked until they’re habits. I’m overdue for a tune-up riding lesson with a pro like…
…go at faster gaits. Contact: Happy Trails Walking Horses, (904) 557-3126; www.happytrailswalkers.com. Horse Back Riding of Myrtle Beach, LLC, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Description: Horse Back Riding of Myrtle Beach…
…to ride your own horse or leave him at home and enjoy a riding vacation. Know Your Leaves For the best experience riding in fall color, do your homework. Leaves…
…is discovering what your child wants to accomplish with horses. Is the child an outgoing, adventurous lover of the outdoors? If so, trail riding, mounted games, or contest riding may…