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The Top 10 Beginner Horse Riding Mistakes

There is a lot to remember when you first start learning to ride a horse. These are common beginning horse riding mistakes and how to avoid them.

Kaley Cuoco loves horse riding. Here's why you should try it

Big Bang actress Kaley Cuoco loves horse riding, an outdoor activity which is an exercise that has a range of benefits for both body and mind

Children and the Benefits of Horseback Riding

Your child is begging for horseback riding lessons. They're not cheap, these lessons, and you want to know just what your kid is going to get out of it besides some quality time with a pony named Tinker Bell, Socks, Hobbit, or some similarly cutesy...

Giddyup! Trot your way into fun with horseback riding

Riding through verdant pastures and picturesque streams flanked by towering trees donning their best foliage provides a unique perspective to appreciate fall’s ephemeral beauty.

10 Different Types of Horse Riding Saddles

Here's a list, photo, and description of all the different types of horse riding saddles associated with English and Western riding that you'll find.

3 Ways to Help Your Child Improve His Focus via Horse Riding

*This is a guest post.* Research shows that interacting with animals can help promote healthy emotional development in children and adolescents, reduce stress and anxiety, and help develop strong emotional bonds. Nicky Ellis of Horses & Foals shares how riding horses can help kids improve focus and problem-solving abilities while providing good physical exercise. While not everyone has access to … Continued

How Much Does it Cost to Build a Horse Barn?

We list out the factors that answer the question, “How much does it cost to build a horse barn?”

Horse-riding can improve children's cognitive ability

Recent research published in Frontiers in Public Health shows that the effects of vibrations produced by horses during horse-riding lead to the activation of the sympathetic nervous...

Firewise for horse owners specifies how to prevent different dangers

Alayne Blickle is on a mission to educate horse owners about the importance of Firewise for their stables and pastures, not just their personal residence.

Horses regularly trained with ground work are more relaxed when ridden

A recent study of dressage horses in Germany that looked at rein length and tension revealed a surprising finding: horses who were regularly trained in ground work/in-hand work had lower heart rat…

Getting to Know Saddles Before Dude Ranch Vacations

Knowing about saddles before heading out to the dude ranch ought to enhance your whole experience with horseback riding vacations.

Should We Ban Horse Back Riding In The Bay?

For the love of all things holy, can we not get rid of something fun to do for once…? Horseback riding in the bay is something that seems harmless, and shouldn’t get anyone offended. Well, clearly that’s not the case, because of the horses in the bay. The sea grass is getting damaged. Not boats, …

Therapeutic Riding: How Horses Help and Inspire People

Horses trained for therapeutic purposes can help people suffering from mental or physical ailments.

Heritage Restorations Barn Homes

One Texas-based company has built a thriving business by turning empty old barns into modern dwellings for today's homeowner.

Moving Your Horse Up to the Next Level 

By Liz Halliday-Sharp In a sport with three phases to compete in, knowing when you and your horse are ready to step up to the next level in eventing is an important decision to make. This is something that I think a lot about for both my clients and my own horses, and there are

When Do You Start Riding Your Horse?

“When do you start riding your horse?” This question was being posed to me by a very respected and horse-wise mentor one day long ago, early in my riding development. I thought about it…

It's Never Too Late to Learn How to Ride a Horse