Horse lessons

Looking for a fun game to play on horseback? There are a bunch of great games that are so much fun to play while riding! Games make great skill building activities to use during lessons, at camp, or even as horse show classes. Check out our blog post where we have listed and described 8 different mounted games that you can play with any age, just about any ability level. #horses #ponies #equestrian #thegingerbreadpony

Ever wondered why you do the things you do with your horse? This article gives you the answers, plus other fun horse facts you probably never knew.

Step-By-Step Guide to Essential Groundwork Exercises Equestrians do more than ride horses; they care for them, handle them, and train them. They must also learn many other skills to safely navigate a horse’s prey and flight instincts. Groundwork can help equestrians connect with their horses in a way the horse understands: through body language and […]

Elastic on the girth hinders saddle security. Bloating does not. Tension fluctuates with pace. Forget everything you think you know about girths. The research is in and it goes against almost every belief horse people hold dear. *Special thanks to the ever inquisitive Russell Guire of Centaur Biomechanics for enlightening us with much of this research. Check out his …

Western horse riding lessons are needed if you are going to ride a horse safely. You need to really enjoy the ride as well. Horses can be a great recreational activity. Follow me as I go through 6 basic steps of the lessons that you really should take.

Mastering the fundamentals of horseback riding is an important part of becoming a good rider. These 19 beginner horse riding exercises will help you learn the fundamental skills necessary.

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So whether you are screeching the web for horse activities for a camp, a riding lesson, or to do in your own backyard, here is a list of mounted and dismounted games to try....

BY JENN ZALA Teaching beginners is simple, and can be done without going nuts. All you have to do is guide them to create the muscle memory necessary to keep their seat and hands independent. By using a formulaic process, it’s easy to move many beginners along. Newbies are usually so excited to be on a horse […]

Horse riding is a unique physical challenge, it tests out every fibre of your being and requires strength, flexibility and coordination. As every good rider knows, there are exercises which you can do both on and off the horse to help improve core strength, balance and technique. We take a ... Read More