Yes. For insurance companies horse riding is an extreme sport. Is horse riding an actual sport? Horseback riding is one of the oldest sports in the world and fulfills every definition of sport, yet it is often perceived as an Read more…
Establish an Exercise Routine If your horse is stalled or restricted in a small pen or corral, try to give him 30 minutes to an hour of exercise each day. If he’s pastured and free to move around, he’ll still Read more…
Best Places to Go Horseback Riding Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya. Biltmore Estate, Asheville, NC. Loire Valley, France. Haleakala National Park, Hawaii. Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah. Banff National Park, Canada. Donana National Park, Read more…
A “cavalry stop” involves bracing the reins against the horse’s neck with one hand to get some leverage while pulling both reins through the braced hand and up. Or some people bridge the reins with both hands about halfway up Read more…
charro. The charro, is the male rider who practices charrería, and is also oftentimes the national icon for Mexico. The modern charro evolved from a long line of mexican horsemen. What are Mexican rodeo called? CharreríaWhat is Charrería? Charrería is Read more…
Can jockeys own racehorses? No, jockeys are not allowed to own the horse they ride because there is too much gambling money at stake. You wouldn’t want a jockey to have a betting interest in a horse he is riding, Read more…
The 10 most famous horse riders & equestrians of today. Charlotte Dujardin. Born on July 13, 1985, Charlotte has been a world-renowned British dressage rider for many years. Sir Mark Todd. Credit to The AM Show. Pippa Funnell. Steffen Peters. Read more…
Overall Aggression Use lungeing to establish or re-establish your role as your horse’s leader. Take him into a round pen and free lunge him. If he stops before you ask him to stop, snap a lunge whip or rope behind Read more…
If at any time he reacts aggressively by turning his hind end to you or kicking at you, respond immediately with the rope behind him to keep his feet moving. Ask him to change direction several times by turning to Read more…
These may be reasons to put body weight on a horse. Horses scoring 3 or lower are underweight or thin. In situations of extreme neglect or poor health with a horse that scores 1 or 2, we recommend working with Read more…