Beginner Rider

When I look back on the first five decades of my life there is a distinctive joy that is present in every single one: Horses. My addiction started when I was little more than a toddler and my parents hoisted me onto the back of a friend's horse. I smell

A childhood with horses is more than learning to ride and gaining responsibility--it's also fun! Here are some tips for adding a little horseplay to your child's life.

If your timing is off, your horse will not make a clear connection between a particular pressure or corridor of pressures and the response you expect from him.

Details for riders who are new to showing in the dressage arena. Written by Jayne Ayers.

It was a wild idea - letting Lexington inner-city kids work with wild mustangs. Many said it wouldn't work, but thanks to the efforts of caring people and the simple magic of kid-meets-horse, the program is a wonderful success story. Written by Dale Leatherman for EquiSearch.

Ignorance was bliss for a novice rider who began learning about dressage the hard way.

Choosing the right horse is an important start to horse ownership.

From what to wear, to finding a reputable instructor, there's a lot to think about when you want to learn about horseback riding. Written by Jayne Pedigo for EquiSearch.

Western and english riders have a variety of mounted activities from which to choose.

Is western riding easier than english riding?

Many people thinking about learning to ride ask about the differences between English and Western riding.

Collecting model horses is popular with horse lovers of all ages. Written by Jayne Pedigo for EquiSearch.

Horseless Horse Fun - some ways that you can enjoy horses without the expense of actually owning one. Written by Jayne Pedigo for EquiSearch.

Members of the Horses Discussion Forums share their suggestions for discouraging a horse from rushing at jumps.

Members of the Horses Discussion Forums share their suggestions for a better and more balanced posting, or rising trot.

Members of the EquiSearch Discussion Forums share their suggestions for learning to keep the heels down over jumps.

Links to a selection of Pony Clubs around the world.

Riding bareback - The canter can be even easier than the trot when riding bareback.

Riding Bareback - once you've got your position at a standstill, the next challenge to riding bareback is to start moving.

I've never been particularly comfortable riding bareback, but events combined in recent weeks to encourage me to try riding my horse bareback for the first time in about eight years.

Some guidelines to help you if you are considering leasing a horse. Written by Jayne Pedigo for EquiSearch.

These activities will keep your Riding Club or Pony Club busy throughout the summer months. Written by Jayne Pedigo for EquiSearch.

Should inexperienced riders buy young, green horses or is that just an accident waiting to happen? Written by Jayne Pedigo for EquiSearch.