horse riding

The days are short and cold. It can be hard to get motivated to ride your horse during the winter season. It can really feel like an obligation rather than enjoyment. There are a few steps you can take to make your rides more fun in the winter. Get your motivation back! Staying Motivated to...

Teaching your horse to collect under saddle is a great skill. It can take years of physical development for your horse to master collection. It’s a total body transformation! Your horse’s center of gravity shifts backwards and they become lighter on their forehand. While the idea may sound intimidating, there are plenty of simple exercises...

The flag is an important part of training your horse, especially if you hope for them to have a career in cutting. Many cow horse trainers call these devices mechanical cows. They teach your horse to respond to a moving object. The flag will stop, start, and change directions sporadically. This can be helpful in...

A great rider is always looking for ways to improve their horsemanship. Instruction in the form riding lessons, videos, and books are a wonderful way to learn. Many talented trainers have created books for riders to increase their knowledge. You can find guides on all sorts of topics from groundwork exercises to cowboy dressage. Western...

Horses are athletes! They need to be fit for their sport. It would be unfair of you to ask your horse to do something that they haven’t been conditioned for. A proper fitness regime would allow them to build up strength, stamina, and flexibility. Ultimately, this will reduce their risk of injury. It’s important you...

Life is too short to not chase your dreams! Stop sitting on the sidelines and jump into the game. For those that want to find success in the horse industry, get ready to give it your all. The horse world is one of the most exciting and rewarding industries to be apart of, but it...

Most riders would agree that this sport requires a high level of fitness. This is especially true for those that take care of their horses on a daily basis- stalling cleaning, emptying and refilling water buckets, moving hay bales, etc… Riding in itself is also very physically demanding. You must have incredible stamina, strength, balance,...

Many people have a bucket list of destinations to travel to! Cowgirls may enjoy ranch life, but that shouldn’t stop them from traveling the world. There are so many unique and fascinating places to explore. From galloping on the beach to herding cattle through the mountains, there is something for everyone! Horse-Friendly Travel Destinations What...