Bare legs will rub against the leather saddle and chafe quickly and the skin is very likely to get pinched between the saddle and the stirrup leather. For the best protection and comfort, it is advised to wear long pants with some stretch. Most equestrians will wear breeches or jodhpurs Read more…
Fall is the best time of the year to enjoy trail rides. Horses are spirited on trail rides, their riders energetic, the trails more inviting than ever. But trail riding during this beautiful season of the year presents some challenges for the trail rider. What time is it best to Read more…
Here are six reasons to saddle up. Cardiovascular health. A study commissioned on behalf of the British Horse Society found that horseback riding is indeed a good cardiovascular workout. Core strength. Burning calories. Lowering blood pressure. Helping make decisions. Relaxing. Is riding a horse good exercise? Actually, horseback riding, an Read more…
noun. : one who has charge of horses : groom. What are people who work with horses called? An equestrian is someone who is involved with horses. You can also use it as an adjective to describe anything having to do with horseback riding. What do you call someone that Read more…
Since the Renaissance, satyrs have been most often represented with the legs and horns of goats. What animal is a satyr? In Greek art, the satyr was depicted as a man with the ears and tail of a horse. Roman artists emphasized this creature’s relationship to the goat-god Pan by Read more…
A centaur (/ˈsɛntɔːr, ˈsɛntɑːr/ SEN-tor, SEN-tar; Ancient Greek: κένταυρος, romanized: kéntauros; Latin: centaurus), or occasionally hippocentaur, is a creature from Greek mythology with the upper body of a human and the lower body and legs of a horse. What is a horse keeper called? noun. : one who has charge Read more…
A horse whisperer is an important figure capable of understanding horse behavior and correct bad conduct. Also called natural horsemanship trainers, horse whisperers often work with young, unruly horses or horses who suffered abuse or trauma. What is a horse whisperer person? horse whisperer (plural horse whisperers) A horse trainer Read more…
Riding Is Fun Because It’s An Adrenaline Rush When you first start out horseback riding, it’s normal to be somewhat nervous about jumping or galloping for the first time, but as you become more comfortable these might turn out to be some of your favorite activities on horseback. Are horses Read more…
Use your reins to slow a too fast horse A half-halt is similar to what it sounds like – your hands tighten slightly on the reins giving the horse a very light cue to stop while your body continues to ride forward. Done correctly, this balances a too fast horse Read more…
5 Tips for Solo Hacking Start with another horse. Especially with youngsters or horses who are anxious or lacking in confidence, it can be a good idea to get used to hacking with other horses at first. Try another rider. Make the hack a positive experience. Get your horse comfortable Read more…