Eight Great Rider Makeovers

…great on both horse and rider. The Cadence? Stretch-Cord Riding Breeches in a slimming navy (SRP $84.95) topped with a silver Radiance Riding Jersey (SRP $34.95), both from Irideon Riding

Riding While Pregnant

…the pommel of the saddle, which felt weird. I wasn’t so uncomfortable that I couldn’t keep riding, but I was beginning to feel that I wasn’t riding well anymore. I…

Tips to Keep Riding Midlife and Beyond

…time.” Sharing your love of riding is another area where the effort involved will benefit not just your horse life, but also your health in general. Why? Research shows that…

Dressage Today Letters to the Editor

…of wearing a maximum-safety riding helmet regardless of the rider’s perception of “trust” in the animal. As was stated over and over in this issue, riding accidents affecting the head…

Ride Safely

…inspecting the outside of the helmet. Body Protectors Besides a helmet, the only other riding gear that has a safety-certification program is a body protector, sometimes called a riding vest…

Share the Benefits of Horseback Riding

…Association (CHA) certified riding instructors. Positive Character Traits Riding helps to develop positive character traits, because along with the actual riding comes the care of the animal. Learning about horse…

10 Top Riding Vacations

…the lowdown on 10 incredible riding vacations from coast-to-coast, plus Canada and Mexico. We looked for top-notch trail horses and riding programs, plus luxury accommodations and gourmet dining. Plus, each…

The Roots of College Riding

…to make a choice: go to college or keep riding. Today, you can do both, thanks to four organizations: Intercollegiate Horse Show Association, National Collegiate Equestrian Association, American National Riding