Riding Boot Options
Maybe your well-worn boots have given up the ghost. Or perhaps your new riding discipline requires a different pair of boots than the ones you’re currently wearing. You go shopping…
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Basic Equestrian Trail Riding Etiquette
…of whom 4.5% participate in horseback riding. In a recent survey, horseback trail riders identified seven major reasons for trail riding, including to view the scenery, be close to nature,…
Pressure Proof Your Riding
…them out of your way. This article is adapted from Pressure Proof Your Riding: Mental Training Techniques to Gain Confidence and Get Motivated So You (and Your Horse) Achieve Peak…
Video: Switch to Western Riding for Your Next Vacation
Many people who are new to horseback riding wonder about the differences between English and Western riding. Equitrekking‘s Great American Ranches TV special explored the Western style of riding, which…
An Alternative To The Cost Of Riding Lessons
Can’t afford the cost of riding lessons or of buying a horse right now? Borrowing a friend’s horse to go trail riding? Put safety first. On the trail, wear a…
Riding Vacation in Paradise – Santo Tomas de Castilla, Guatemala
…turned out to be a disappointment. Essentially the tour was a plug for a lovely resort, and the riding was an afterthought. But like golf, a bad day riding is…
Warm Up to Winter Riding
…riding through winter can be. Here are a few tips for taking the chill off barn and riding time. 1. Wear layers. Before you head out to the barn, know…
Rider to Rider: Riding While Pregnant
…bit unbalanced. All in all, riding helped keep my weight off and my horse fit. If you’re pregnant, I recommend you continue riding unless you are having a difficult pregnancy….
Trail Riding Take-Alongs
…summer riding, please don’t give into the temptation of foregoing a well-fitting helmet all year-round. Don’t overlook the importance of wearing appropriate footwear, either. Riding shoes and boots are designed…
Exercises to Teach Your Body New Patterns to Improve Your Riding.
…or even while riding so that they are riding their horse from front to back, even when they know that half halts should start from the seat and that they…