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…
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The Right College Degree for a Horse Career
…of the many schools that advocates (and offers) a four-year double major–in Equestrian Studies (English riding, Western riding, or Equine Business Management) plus Business, Technology Management, or another area of…
Test Ride That Western Saddle
…a communication device in this situation, and it’s important to learn to read the messages it gives you. In this excerpt from my book, The Western Horse’s Pain-Free Back and…
Women Agree: Riding Jeans Need “Stretch” In Them
…preferences. While English riders tend to want specialized pants for riding, most Western riders like multi-purpose jeans they can pull on in the morning and keep on all day whether…
25 Cozy Bed & Barns
…riding, you may opt for a Holistic Esalen massage. Contact: (208) 741-2071; www.elkhornbnb.com 8 Sweet Pepper Ranch Guest Ranch, Horse Motel B&B, Nampa, Idaho Location: The Treasure Valley region of Southwestern…
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…
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…
Judging Western Dressage
Last weekend I had my first venture into judging western dressage. I’ve gone on record as not being particularly happy about the term “western dressage.” To me dressage is dressage,…
Western Horse Show Fashion Clinic 9: Chaps
…Company Does everyone who shows in Western riding classes need chaps? No. There are a few breeds of horses that are shown with Western tack but chaps optional. As well,…