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…

Therapy is a Horse Named Honey

…brushes her with a light kiss and a tender hand. Once Kaylee’s helmet is secured, her session begins. But Kaylee`s session is no ordinary riding lesson. It is therapeutic riding,…

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…

Training the Teachers

…trainers, recreational vaulting coaches, therapeutic riding instructors, college and university programs, seasonal riding program instructors (summer camps, dude ranches, etc.), and even equine facility managers. Why CHA does what it…

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…

Research Released on Therapeutic Riding and PTSD

…in a structured, six-week therapeutic horseback riding (THR) program decreased PTSD symptoms, as well as improved self-efficacy, emotion regulation, and social engagement among veterans. The project was funded through a…

Riding Older, Riding Smarter

…a DVD and stop losing ground to your younger riding friends. Horse Selection.? Anyone who’s gone horse shopping more than once in their riding lifetime has been tempted to buy…