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One of the biggest questions I see asked all the time in horsey Facebook groups and from new horse owners is how to help their horse build a better top line. In this post I’ll explain my answer, and why it’s more complicated than simply a list of exercises. Why Do We Want to Build…
All horses fall into one of three categories: cold, warm or hot blooded. This is a list of cold blooded horse breeds. For example, the breeds of horses can be used to differentiate them from each other. You could also tell different types of horses by the type of work they do. There are 3…
You’ve found horseback riding lessons near you and have signed up for your first lesson. Congrats! Here’s what you need to know before your first riding lesson. If horseback riding is something you’ve been wanting to try, but are a little hesitant, don’t be. Riding can be one of the most rewarding and exhilarating experiences…
There are many reasons why we may need to ride our horses at the walk – but that doesn’t mean it has to be boring! In this post I’ll share my best exercises you can do at the walk. For more riding posts, check out: 4 Exercises to Improve Your Balance in the Saddle Exercises…
We can often get bored training the same exercises, going in the same circles as we ride. This single pole challenge is a new and fun ground pole exercise you can try with your horses today! What is the Single Pole Challenge? This ground pole challenge looks deceptively easy – simply walk the horse down…
