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Five ways to boost your fitness for horse riding

Five ways to become a fitter, better balanced and more effective horse rider, with advice from performance coach, Jon Pitts. 

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...

Should We Ban Horse Back Riding In The Bay?

For the love of all things holy, can we not get rid of something fun to do for once…? Horseback riding in the bay is something that seems harmless, and shouldn’t get anyone offended. Well, clearly that’s not the case, because of the horses in the bay. The sea grass is getting damaged. Not boats, …

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...

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.

Kaley Cuoco loves horse riding. Here's why you should try it

Big Bang actress Kaley Cuoco loves horse riding, an outdoor activity which is an exercise that has a range of benefits for both body and mind

Horse-riding can improve children's cognitive ability

Recent research published in Frontiers in Public Health shows that the effects of vibrations produced by horses during horse-riding lead to the activation of the sympathetic nervous...

Getting to Know Saddles Before Dude Ranch Vacations

Knowing about saddles before heading out to the dude ranch ought to enhance your whole experience with horseback riding vacations.

Therapeutic Riding: How Horses Help and Inspire People

Horses trained for therapeutic purposes can help people suffering from mental or physical ailments.

Teach Your Horse a 'Whoa' You Can Trust

Gain the confidence that comes from knowing your horse will stop in response to your voice and weight alone. Clinician Sandy Collier explains how.

Giddyup! Trot your way into fun with horseback riding

Riding through verdant pastures and picturesque streams flanked by towering trees donning their best foliage provides a unique perspective to appreciate fall’s ephemeral beauty.

These Horses Just Learned to Communicate With Humans

Norwegian researchers taught 23 horses how to express their needs using symbol boards, and the horses loved it.

Top 10 Riding School Tips

Make the most out of your riding school experience by taking these universal truths into consideration before you get schooled.

When Do You Start Riding Your Horse?

“When do you start riding your horse?” This question was being posed to me by a very respected and horse-wise mentor one day long ago, early in my riding development. I thought about it…

It's Never Too Late to Learn How to Ride a Horse

Winter Horseback Riding: What You Need To Know

Learn about winter horseback riding at C Lazy U, a Colorado dude ranch in the Rocky Mountains.

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