For beginner riders, learning about horse care and riding techniques can be overwhelming. While taking riding lessons and working with experienced trainers is crucial, reading books can also be an excellent way to improve your knowledge and skills. These books cover a range of topics, including horse care, riding techniques, …
If you’re a busy horse owner who doesn’t have time to sit down for a proper breakfast (or tend to live off unhealthy snacks when you get too hungry and just need something to tie you over), smoothie bowls can be a great option. Not only are they easy to …
Eating healthy while on the go can be a challenge, especially for horse owners who spend a lot of time at the stable. Salad bowls are a great option for a quick and healthy meal that you can take with you wherever you go. They are easy to prepare and …
Starting your journey with a new horse can be both daunting and scary. With so much information out there, it can be hard to filter through what advice is the best for you and your horse. Bringing a new horse into your life can be exciting, but it can also …
Horse halters are an essential piece of equipment for horse owners and handlers. They are used for a variety of purposes, including leading, tying, and grooming horses. Horse halters have been used for centuries. They were originally made of leather, rope, or other natural materials, and were used to control …
There are few things more frustrating than losing your stirrups while riding. It leaves you feeling unbalanced, unstable, and insecure in the saddle. Losing your stirrups is not only uncomfortable, but it can also be dangerous. It is a common issue, and there are a few reasons why it happens. …
I used to have this problem in the saddle that my leg would go numb sometimes. At first, I tried to ignore it. I thought maybe it was just my body adjusting the activity. But as the weeks went by, it didn’t go away. It was frustrating, to say the …
Ground tying is a valuable skill to teach your horse. It is a technique that can benefit both the horse and the owner. Ground tying is a way of training a horse to stand still in one spot without being tied up or held by anyone. In this article, I’ll …
Choosing a riding style or discipline is a crucial decision for anyone interested in horse riding. The discipline you choose will not only determine the type of horse you ride, but also the type of saddle, equipment, and riding techniques you’ll use. It can also influence the types of competitions …
The cross country is an endurance test that requires the horse and rider to navigate a course of natural obstacles over varied terrain. Cross-country is often considered the most exciting and visually spectacular phase of eventing, where horse and rider navigate a challenging course of natural obstacles at high speed. …
Equestrian eventing, also known as “horse trials” or “three day eventing”, is a unique equestrian sport that combines three disciplines. A single horse and rider compete against other competitors across dressage, cross-country, and show jumping. Eventing has been included in the Olympics since 1912. Equestrian eventing has its roots in …
Endurance riding is a form of equestrian sport that tests the horse and rider’s ability to complete long-distance rides over challenging terrain. The goal of endurance riding is to finish a set course as quickly as possible while keeping the horse in good condition. Endurance riding has been around for …
