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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.

The Top Ten Benefits of Taking up Horse Riding

Whether you are adult or child, if you get the chance of taking up horse riding, there are so many benefits for your health and wellbeing. Find out more about those many benefits...

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...

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...

20 Ways Horse Riding Becomes Life Itself

At first, horse riding is just like any other skill you want to learn. You put effort in and eventually become more effective as time goes on. At some point, things begin to change.

Unusual and cruel? Police pull over pickup with horse riding in the bed

Five Things: Benefits from Horse Riding

By Madelaina, age 11 Throughout the world horses play a big role, and not only for efficiency of transport or work. But they provide very beneficial education for children from the young age of three. Even grown-ups are only too welcome to experience a carefree hour or two on horseback, whether it is learning new …

Learning Horse Riding Could Boost Mental Skills in Kids

– food.ndtv.com According to a new study by Tokyo University in Japan, horse riding may help improve mental skills in kids. Mental or cognitive skills are very important for a kid’s growth and development to help him become a successful individual in the future. Cognitive skills include enhanced learning, memory and problem-solving abilities, among others.Read the full article

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.

How to Buy a Horse Riding Helmet

Protect yourself while riding a horse by purchasing a helmet with these features and safety standards.

Why I love . . . horse-riding and eventing

Donnacha Anhold on his passion for all things equestrian

Researchers to explore why therapeutic horse riding helps children with autism

The study also examine how much therapeutic horseback riding a child needs to see measurable results and how long those results last.

Summer Horse Care Tips

Are your horses prepared for the heat of the summer? Here are a few tips to keep your horses safe in the heat!

Should a Boarding Contract Stipulate to a Horse’s Value?

Should a Boarding Contract Stipulate to a Horse’s Value?

5 Horse training tips for your horse to be confident on trails

Some horses are naturally brave. Others can learn to be braver. So if you have a horse that is spooky and nervous on trails, don’t worry. With your help, patience and guidance, your horse will beco…

What To Do When Your Horse Pulls

“Pulling” is something that is absolutely under your control and something you can change if you focus on your aids and timing.

How To Date A Horse Girl: A Primer For Men

So, you’ve started to date a horse-crazy gal? First of all, congratulations. You have excellent taste. The Horse Girl is a unique and wonderful breed, and we want your relationship to be successful.<br>You might believe that dating a girl who is cr...

Do Horses Feel Empathy?

Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of others. Here's what we know about horses and empathy.

The Benefits of Chiropractic Care for Your Horse

Chiropractic provides another means of diagnosis and treatment for many musculoskeletal disorders.