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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...

Aureliano Equestrian: Learn the Fine Art of Horse Riding in a One-On-One Setting

Aureliano Equestrian owner Jill Aureliano has been teaching and training since 1990.

Why I love . . . horse-riding and eventing

Donnacha Anhold on his passion for all things equestrian

Horse-riding safety device brings new meaning to the term "tail light"

It may look like a bit of disco bling for the equestrian set, but the Tail Lights Rider Safety System has a very serious purpose.

Five ways to boost your fitness for horse riding

Five ways to become a fitter, better balanced and more effective horse rider, with advice from performance coach, Jon Pitts. 

How Do Horses Have Fun?

If you've ever watched a herd of horses, you've likely seen a few of the herd members kicking it up and having fun. Some horses are more...

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.

Horseback Riding Can Help Youngsters Become Good Drivers

Horseback riding can help youngsters become good drivers as they learn to pay attention to where their horse is going plus watch out for ‘traffic.’

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.

Riding Horses is Fun

Are you interested in riding horses? Wonder what a seasoned horse person thought the first time she rode? Enjoy some insight into the horse-lover’s mind.

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

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.

Stable Vices and Cognitive Function in Horses

Horses have minds of their own, frequently expressing strong opinions and, in some cases, developing undesirable habits, like weaving or cribbing. According to a recent study*, these behaviors, commonly referred to as vices or sterotypies, result from cognitive abnormalities that, with more research, could finally be treatable.

7 Ways to Get Fit for Horseback Riding Because It's Time to Get Stronger

The more fit that you are, the better and a more effective horseback rider you can be.

Top 10 Riding School Tips

Make the most out of your riding school experience by taking these universal truths into consideration before you get schooled.

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