The idea of riding a horse for the first time is, for many people, equal parts thrilling and intimidating! Horseback riding is a less and less common hobby as the world modernizes, but there is something about this activity that continues to draw us. In this article, you’ll learn what to expect your first time …
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Leading a horse with the bridle is more complicated than it seems. While actors in movies and TV shows make it look easy, leading a horse with a bridle requires more skills than using a lead rope. In this article, you’ll learn how to lead a horse with a bridle and reins safely. Where Movies …
Salt blocks are hard, medium to small sized chunks of mineral found in horse pastures, fields, and barnyards around the world. In this article, you’ll learn about why salt blocks are an important part of a horse’s diet. If you’re not a horse owner, and perhaps just wondering what those white, brown, blue, or red …
Horses with a reputation for spooking can be unnerving to ride. In this article, you’ll learn tips and strategies you can use to: Exposing your horse to as many obstacles and objects as you can in an environment they are comfortable in will help to build their confidence for similar situations outside of their comfort …
Do you feel like now is the right time to buy a horse? Or are you questioning whether you are truly ready for such a big responsibility? If this is you, you’ve come to the right place. We have made a list of 15 signs that show you are ready to take the leap and …
If you want to improve your riding skills and make your horse more responsive, lunging before a ride is a great option. If you lunge before you ride, you will also increase both your and your horse’s fitness! Lunging a horse before riding has many health benefits for you and your horse. These health benefits …
Horses are great swimmers. Some horses even love playing in the water. However, other horses find the water unsettling, especially if they can’t see the bottom. If your horse is a bit scared of the water, don’t worry, there are a few ways you can help reduce their anxiety. In this article, you will discover: …
Self defense may not be something you associate with horseback riding, but there are times on horseback when knowing a few self defense skills can give confidence and keep us safe- especially for those of us who ride alone on trails. For example, what would you do if you encountered a threatening character on the …
Buying a horse is a big commitment, but it doesn’t have to be unaffordable or out of your budget. You can reduce your costs in many ways, and in some cases, you can even eliminate the cost. Of course, your budget should include non-negotiable costs like food, medical expenses, and board. But you can reduce …
A smartly trimmed mane can highlight a strong neckline or even help coverup confirmation flaws. While in the past, horse owners were limited to painstakingly pulling individual hairs to tidy up a mane, today, a selection of horse mane grooming tools are available that make it easy and quick to trim a horse mane. In …