Getting any kind of pet for the first time can be an exciting experience, especially when it’s a horse but what are the mistakes you can make when buying your first horse? Horses are mainly bought to participate in equestrian sports. This sport may not be the most popular however, it isn’t far off from … Read more
People ride horses for various reasons ranging from recreational purposes to competitive sports. Horse riding is also a great form of exercise as it helps you to be active. Being active can help to lift your mood, will drastically reduce your anxiety and stress, will help you to burn calories, will build your muscles, energize … Read more
The equestrian coaching profession, which has to do with teaching, training, instructing, and all forms of helping a horse or horse/rider partnership improve, is quite difficult as it can sometimes be frustrating and taxing. As an equestrian coach, you are in a highly visible position, which gives room for a lot of criticism and scrutiny … Read more
Believe it or not; fear is a good thing. It keeps every living being conscious of their environment and also increases their chances of survival. For most animals, even human; there are three ways they respond to fear; they fight, get frightened or flee. This is the triple F response – Fight, Fright or Flight. … Read more
Hooves are not as strong as many people believe. They are made of very hard skin and are flexible. The hoof sole and the frog are designed to move and flex when the horse is walking or trotting. The frog is called the heart of the foot because it will pump blood into the micro-vessels … Read more
Many horse riders are competitive and want to become top in their various field, be it dressage, jumping, or eventing. But the million-dollar question is, do successful riders all share certain qualities that help them become better riders? According to research, here are some of the skills and qualities of good horse riders. What Makes … Read more
Horseback riding is so many different things to so many different people. For some people it is for recreational purposes, for others, it is a form of exercise. But for a few, it is the therapeutic benefits of horseback riding that takes them to the tracks. So, if you’re dealing with any physical or emotional … Read more
The other day, I asked my friend what she knows about types of horse braids and to her, it was strange to know horses get their hair braided like human beings too. Yes! it might come as a shocker but different types of horse braids do exist. Braids on humans help improve appearance. Braids on … Read more
Introduction. It is only natural when you acquire a new horse that one of your utmost desire is to establish a special bond with it. The first thing you might consider is how to get your horse to trust you, and that’s okay because you’re not alone there. It is very possible that your horse … Read more
Horse riding mistakes are inevitable when you are just practising a new skill when on top of your horse. As a beginner, improvement begins to set in when you realize your errors and set things right. We have come up with the ‘Top 10 beginner horse riding mistakes‘ to serve as a pointer to your … Read more
