Riding

Horseback riding is fantastic fun – but it does come with a fair bit of kit, not least the clothes that you wear while doing it. If you are unsure of what to wear horseback riding in the summer, have a look through our lists – we’ve got you covered! What To Wear Horseback Riding … Read more

Horseback riding is good for so many things – it is calming, helps with health and fitness, and it can be really fun! But, is horseback riding good for ADHD? Let’s have a look into the various reasons why horse riding can really benefit people, whether neurodiverse or not. Is Horseback Riding Good For ADHD? … Read more

It’s not uncommon to see a horse foaming at the mouth during riding lessons, horse shows and horse races, trail rides and other riding events. While you might think this is a cause for concern, the fact is foaming at the mouth is not usually problematic and may even be a positive sign. In this … Read more

To be a successful rider, you must have an independent seat. This is the result of a combination of suppleness and stability and can be attained by staying fit and by performing focused exercises to improve the flexibility of your joints. Supple, flexible joints allow you to move in rhythm with your horse. This improves … Read more

Horseback riding is a lot of coordination, when you think about it. Independently, our hands and legs do a lot of work to keep our horses balanced, straight, and moving at the correct pace–and even tempo! To effectively use our hands and legs independently, we must be able to utilize them together in harmony. While … Read more

The rider’s legs in horseback riding are perhaps our greatest tools for directing horses well. Working in tandem with our seat and hands, our legs influence not only the pace, tempo, and gait of our horses, but also their direction. Today we will explore the role of our legs in horseback riding, i.e. what to … Read more

We’ve all been there. You have been having riding lessons since you were tiny, you regularly ride out with the local riding school or instructor, or maybe you are lucky enough to borrow a friend’s horse. You know everything there is to know about horses, you know you are responsible enough to own one – … Read more

Choosing a riding instructor is perhaps the most impactful decision you will make when taking up horseback riding. Whether you are new or returning to the sport, finding the right fit can be the difference between fulfillment and growth and losing interest altogether. Having ridden under some stellar and some not-so-stellar instructors, I’m here to … Read more

It can be difficult to understand all of the different terminology that applies to horsemanship. One of the most confusing topics is horse gaits. In this article, we briefly explain the several different groups of gaits and provide resources to help you sound like an old hand when speaking of horses’ gaits. Read on to … Read more