This is what it is really all about…riding the horse. These articles and stories are all about horse riding. From training to just for fun and all in between.
It’s like a scene from a movie: bright, blue sky shimmering over lush, green fields when suddenly, through the trees, emerges a rider on a beautiful horse. Despite the blazing, summer sun, the rider looks comfortable, fresh, cool even. What are they wearing to look so good (and so comfortable)? Even more than looking good, …
The Best Horse Riding Helmets When it comes to safety equipment, there is nothing more important than the helmet. Just like motorcycle riding, bicycle riding, and recreation vehicles, in the realm of horse riding, helmets save lives. Statistics report riding helmets have an 80% success rate in preventing injury and death. Considering that when horseback …
Can you ride a draft horse? When I started riding horses I was curious, can you ride a draft horse? Or if they were just used for driving. I always found their size to be intriguing and wondered, can you ride a draft horse? Yes, you can ride a draft horse. All horses can be …
Horse Boots for Barrel Racing Are you worried about your horse’s health? Barrel racing is a fun and exciting activity that takes a lot of practice and skill to perfect. The intense nature of barrel racing and the tight turns mean that horse boots for barrel racing are a must to keep your horse’s legs …
Collapsible Mounting Block The importance of a mounting block for getting onto a horse is well documented. We take a look at a number of different options that you have when getting one. Specifically for this post, we look at Collapsible mounting blocks for their ease of use, portability and price. Using a mounting block …
What is the calmest horse breed? As a barn owner, I am constantly around horses of all shapes and sizes, and just like people, they all have very different personalities. Unlike people, however, there does seem to be a correlation between breed or type and temperament. The calmest horse breed is the American Quarter horse or …
