Get Fit and Ride Strong

…in shape from riding alone. Horseback riding is great for building balance and working specific muscles, but additional exercise, both strength training and aerobic, can have a profound positive effect…

The Right Horse, the Right Instructor

…this chapter, go to: www.equisearch.com/horses_riding_training/training/beginning_rider/safestart031699 www.equisearch.com/horses_riding_training/training/beginning_rider/taking_lessons091399a www.equisearch.com/horses_riding_training/training/beginning_rider/eqselpony312 www.equisearch.com/horses_riding_training/training/beginning_rider/eqcoach2288) Helpful Contacts: American Association of Riding Schools, Inc. colleenpace@ucanride.com www.ucanride.com American Riding Instructors Certification Program aria@riding-instructor.com www.riding-instructor.com Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) www.cha-ahse.org…

Olympian Inspired Therapeutic Riding

…began offering therapeutic riding to children. Therapeutic horseback riding came to both the United State and Canada in1960 with the formation of the Community Association of Riding of the Disabled….

The Privilege of Riding

…want to share with you some thoughts about riding before we jump into actual riding exercises in the upcoming weeks. I want to ensure that the experience is enjoyable and…

Riders Offer Keep-Riding Tips

…Roy Rogers, and he was right. Staying in shape for riding is critical; it makes riding possible plus diffuses the muscle aches between rides. Stretching, core-building, and cardio workouts-all are…

Condition Your Trail Horse

…make sure your horse meets these four basic requirements. You enjoy riding him. Make sure this is a horse you genuinely like and want to spend hours riding. He’s old…

Endurance Riders’ Secrets

…comprehensive guide to endurance riding, tack, and equipment, visit www.endurance.net.) 5 Riding-Apparel Secrets This insider advice will help you stay comfortable and safe; it’ll also help you look like a…