Apples and carrots are traditional favorites. You can safely offer your horse raisins, grapes, bananas, strawberries, cantaloupe or other melons, celery, pumpkin, and snow peas. What do horses like? In simple terms, horses eat grass and hay or haylage, but salt, concentrates and fruits or vegetables can also enhance their Read more…
Like many forms of exercise, horseback riding improves circulation. The rhythm of movement your body does while riding a horse promotes healthy circulation and stretches many of your muscles. This, in turn, improves flexibility and your range of motion. Why do people enjoy horseback riding? It offers freedom, movement, and Read more…
Horses are well-known for their manes and long tails. They are very powerful due to their strong muscles and leg structure. What is so special about horses? Horses are special creatures. They are majestic, strong and can display a broad range of emotions. Whether they’re around humans or other horses, Read more…
Where can you put your phone when horseback riding? A side pocket of breeches (bonus points if it zips!) Check out this article on best breeches with pockets! Use a waist bag or running belt. Carry your phone in an arm band. Use a belt clip. Use a saddle bag Read more…
Maybe you have a favorite scent that helps you relax: something like eucalyptus, or lilac, or jasmine, or cinnamon. Well, according to a recent study, horses do as well — and it’s lavender. What scents attract horses? “In some feed flavor studies, anise was a favorite of horses. Anise is Read more…
They can reach speeds of more than 40km an hour, clear hurdles more than eight feet high and even pirouette – and they manage it all with just one toe on each foot. What makes horses different from other animals? Horses are particularly socially intelligent. They are the first non-human Read more…
Horse riding is not cruel if it is done or supervised by an experienced rider who puts the horse’s needs first. There are many aspects to making sure riding remains cruelty-free for horses and it takes several years to develop a correct approach. Is riding a horse cruel? Is it Read more…
Another example of their keen intelligence is how quickly and incredibly trainable they are. The training of horses for dressage, jumping, vaulting, racing and other equestrian activities is astounding. To witness any of these activities makes us quickly realize what great athletes these animals are. What are horse good for? Read more…
Horseback Riding: What to Wear (With Pictures) An ASTM/SEI-compliant horseback riding helmet. Long pants like jeans, breeches, or jodhpurs. Boots with a heel so your feet don’t accidentally get caught in your stirrups during a fall. A fitted long or short sleeved shirt that won’t get tangled in the horse’s Read more…
10 Effective Ways To Stay Cool While Riding Opt to ride during a time when your body temp is naturally lower. Sun shirts keep the sun off your skin and wick away moisture so the body stays cooler. Eat cooling foods. Avoid foods that cause the body to produce more Read more…