Riding after Joint Replacement
…horse-centric lifestyle and the physical aspects of riding. • Follow your doctor’s advice about rest and recovery. • Although you may not return to the same level of riding, revel…
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Equitrekking Packing Tips
Wherever you’re headed to ride, here are some items to consider not leaving home without: Riding boots — If you don’t own boots made specifically for riding, boots with a…
Riding With Back Pain
…riding. And, for some reason, it often goes right to your back. You should also monitor how quickly you jump back into riding after a layoff. If you haven’t ridden…
The Spanish Riding School
History The Spanish Riding School of Vienna was established in 1572, when the Austro-Hungarian Empire was at it’s zenith. The Winter Riding School, which is the elegant riding school familiar…
Riding Lessons for Horseless Equestrians
…program.? The two most popular programs in the United States are: The Certified Horseman Association: http://cha-ahse.org/ The American Riding Instructors Association: http://www.riding-instructor.com/ Many riding programs have their own schooling shows…
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…
Trail Riding Advice
…stand when you ask him – and he should do it whether you’re getting on from the right side or the left. Riding on Steep Terrain Riding up and down…
Recreational Riding: How Do I Organize A Successful Ride?
…more than blazing trails. Many rides include activities for evening entertainment or for non-riding campers. Having a special activity planned can also be useful if the weather prohibits riding. Some…
Recreational Riding: What Do I Need to Know to Get Started?
…your horse’s feet from becoming bruised or cut, and are recommended if you are riding varied terrain. Training Proper conditioning helps a horse meet the physical demands of recreational riding,…
Second Careers for Dressage Horses as Therapy Horses
…Greco | Photo courtesy of High Hopes Therapeutic Riding For more information about therapeutic riding or a second career for your dressage horse, call High Hopes at 860-434-1974 or visit…