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New to riding? All cowgirls have to start somewhere. Whether you scheduled your first riding lesson or plan to ride on vacation, you should know a few things before you put your foot in the stirrup. Make your first experience with horses a positive one! And don’t worry, you’ll be hooked like the rest of...

Riding can be a dangerous sport! There’s ways to make it safe by following a few precautions. The last thing anyone wants is to injury themselves or their horse. Make a habit of putting safety above everything else. It doesn’t matter if you’re a beginner or experienced rider, being careless can cause accidents. Follow these...

Being a riding instructor isn’t easy. They hold the responsibility of educating students on the art of riding. Likely, you’ve have bad instructors and amazing ones. However, they’ve also probably had good and bad students. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to be an excellent student, then start by learning what they wish you...

Let the horse shopping begin! Finding the ideal kid’s horse or pony can be quite the challenge. These early riding experiences can really shape their future as an equestrian. You’ll want to keep a lookout for certain qualities when scanning the market. Whether your child is a beginner or advanced rider, the perfect fit is...

It’s normal to develop some fears of riding. When you push yourself harder to learn new techniques, accidents can happen that shake you up. If you don’t work to overcome this anxiety, it can snowball into a large problem. You might begin to avoid riding if it gets bad enough. Choose today to put an...

There’s nothing greater than actually enjoying the work you do. Don’t spend your time at a job that doesn’t make you happy. If you have a love for horses, then it might be time to look into changing your career. There are a ton of horse careers that could be perfect for your specialties. Find...

Whether you’ve had a bad fall or you’re just a timid rider, building confidence in the saddle can be very rewarding! It will make you a better horsewoman to ride without fear. Unfortunately, it can be easy to lose faith in yourself when you have a difficult horse or are pushed too hard or fast....

Finding the right coach that you mesh with is no easy feat. While we all probably agree that riding lessons can help transform us into better riders, the wrong teacher can actually set us back. Lets take a look at how to locate the perfect one! Your search might begin by asking friends. Do they rave about...