Your Role as Parent

…and adults, consider volunteering with a therapeutic riding center. Such programs provide both physical therapy and emotional support to participants. For some individuals, riding on the back of a calm “therapy…

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…

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

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 Like a Girl

…roughstock riding changed forever. But Gail Woerner, author of six books on rodeo history, says that bronc riding didn’t stop because of Bonnie McCarroll. Women already had been killed riding

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…

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…

Therapeutic Riding

…programs at institutions such as St. Andrews Presbyterian College: Department of Therapeutic Riding which offers a program to teach Therapeutic Riding Specialists. Abigail is still a bit young to begin…