Horse games are a great way to break up the monotony of riding around a ring or practicing the same things over and over. As a competitor, practice makes perfect, BUT it can make a sour horse AND a sour rider. Continue reading “4 Horse Games that Actually Help Your Horse”
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Queen Elizabeth Still Riding at 93
Queen Elizabeth is still an equestrian at heart. The 93-year-old monarch joined her head groom Terry Pendry on a leisurely horseback ride around the lovely Windsor Castle grounds.
The Queen has been a longtime equestrian and has been known for her involvement equestrian competitions as well as owning and caring for horses for the entirety of her life. The Queen donned a light headscarf, sunglasses, and a long coat riding her black horse around the grounds.
Every year the popular Royal Windsor Horse Show is hosted by the Queen. She has long been known for her involvement in breeding thoroughbreds, Highland ponies as well as Fell ponies.
Although the rides are not as long or frequent as they were when the Queen was younger, she still takes to the saddle.
Horseback riding has been the Queen’s favorite leisure time activity.
Hug Your Trainer
Do you have a horse trainer or coach? Hug them. Right now.
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Why Your Kid Needs to Be Around Horses
Kids need to be around horses. Horses provide opportunities to become involved in the care and sport of creatures that are good not only for our physical health, but our mental health too. Kids become focused on their time with their horse – whether it is owned or leased or borrowed, or simply a lesson horse. They look forward to the time spent outside with their horse and love to learn to ride. Horses help kids focus on healthy habits. A child’s focus shifts from sitting staring at a T.V. or a screen to finding the time to get outdoors and be around horses! Continue reading “Why Your Kid Needs to Be Around Horses”
Dressage and Rollkur – The Controversy
The Beauty of Dressage
Dressage is a style of riding commonly seen at horse shows and the Olympics. The horse and rider perform a pattern that looks effortless, as the team appears to literally dance about the soft footing to the amazement of the spectators. The rider often times appears statuesque, and for those not familiar with horses or riding, it is hard to see the rider do even the slightest movement, letting the horse show off its dancing skills as they float along. Continue reading “Dressage and Rollkur – The Controversy”
Fear of the Fall: How to Regain Your Confidence Horseback Riding
Falling off a horse or the thought of falling off of a horse can forever taint your confidence. Falling while horseback riding can be traumatic, even if you were not harmed. Negative emotions such as fear, embarrassment, and frustration can damage your confidence and your enjoyment with horses. There are some things you can do to help regain and keep your confidence around horses.
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Back to Basics – Horseback Riding Skills Every Rider Should Know
Riding can be a lifelong pursuit for many, so one should have lifelong foundation riding skills. These are key factors every rider should be taught and carry with them through each riding experience and horse. It is good to revisit these horseback riding elements, as they will make a you a better, more knowledgeable rider. Continue reading “Back to Basics – Horseback Riding Skills Every Rider Should Know”