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…

Horsing Around–Therapy That Is Fun

…it’s riding, grooming, touching, or just being near the corral watching. ?We just call it horseback riding,? said Pat Addabbo, program supervisor, Adaptive Sports Center (ASC) in Crested Butte, Colo….

Competitive Trail Riding Associations

…trail riding, and ride ‘n’ tie in Ontario, Canada. Southern Eastern Distance Riding Association The Southern Eastern Distance Riding Association (SEDRA) Trail Riding Alberta Conference The Trail Riding Alberta Conference…

Balance Golf and Riding on Vacation

…as a child. She now watches from the rail as her daughters take riding lessons, but she fantasizes about a vacation riding horses all day through a beautiful countryside. If…

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…

Riding Pants: Finding a Good Seat

A good pair of riding pants is a great investment. Nothing… absolutely nothing… makes a horseback outing more miserable than realizing you have chosen the wrong riding pants. You’ll feel…

So Many Ways to Play

…the kimberwicke and the pelham). Helmet. This must be properly fitted to your child’s head and meet current safety standards. Apparel. For footwear, riding shoes, riding sneakers, or boots with…

Sally Swift’s Visionary Connections: Now 30 Years Strong

…longtime study of the Alexander Technique influenced her teaching and development of Centered Riding®. After reading Sally Swift’s two books (Centered Riding and Centered Riding 2: Further Exploration), Clare contacted Sally…