Children or junior riders with short hair should wear a matching hair net to prevent stray hairs from detracting from their appearance. Dressage Your hair must be neatly presented in the dressage ring. Even short hair should be contained in a hair net to prevent flyaway strands from distracting from Read more…
There are different dress codes for different areas of the event, but business casual is a safe (and fashionable) choice. For women, a nice pantsuit or dress is a good option. Dress in layers or lightweight fabrics as it can get warm. If you’re wearing a loud hat, wear a Read more…
Use padded underwear Being on your period makes your whole intimate area more sensitive and so horseriding may affect you a lot more. Good riding underwear with correctly placed padding can be your best ally at this time. It will take away some of that saddle impact and make you Read more…
Horses can smell you are on your period. They have a strong sense of smell and would be able to smell the blood. They can also smell hormones and pheromones. Is it OK to ride a horse while on your period? Medical research shows there is no reason why you Read more…
The process of removing dirt and debris from the inside of your horse’s hooves is called “picking out” the feet. A hoof pick is used for this purpose. What do you call the footsteps of a horse? Gaits are typically categorized into two groups: the “natural” gaits that most horses Read more…
Reds, pinks, blues, and purples tend to work well with most horses and color palettes. You have to wear something that makes you feel good! If you’re being guided towards pink, but that’s really not your thing, then go with a color that allows you to express your personal taste. Read more…
Medical research shows there is no reason why you shouldn’t ride on your period. In fact, being outdoors and exercising can boost your happy hormones (dopamine, oxytocin and serotonin). Plus, if you’ve been horse riding for years your mind and body will be used to the movements. Do horses react Read more…
Satyrs and Sileni were at first represented as uncouth men, each with a horse’s tail and ears and an erect phallus. In the Hellenistic age they were represented as men having a goat’s legs and tail. What animal are satyrs? In Greek mythology, a satyr (Greek: σάτυρος, translit. sátyros, pronounced Read more…
You could do a college course, which would teach you some of the skills and knowledge you need in this job. Relevant subjects include: Level 2 Certificate in Horse Care. Level 3 Diploma in Horse Management. What do you call someone who cares for horses? A groom or stable boy Read more…
A riding instructor is a person whose job it is to teach methods of horse riding (and also horse care) to beginners and improve the intermediate and advanced rider’s style and technique. A riding instructor may also serve as a coach for a rider in competition. What is horse trainer Read more…