There are various essential oils that are beneficial to horses, including lavender, tea tree, basil, eucalyptus, bergamot, frankincense, geranium, and chamomile. As it is for people, lavender is very calming for horses. What smell calms horses? lavenderIf you’ve ever lit Read more…
So, is horseback riding difficult? Horseback riding, like all sports, is difficult when you first get started. Horseback riders must stay balanced while riding, maintain proper posture and footing, and learn how to communicate with their horse using subtle ques Read more…
So, should horse riders wear a Sports Bra? Absolutely, YES! Sitting trot, canter, jumping can all create breast bounce and keeping this bounce under control not only helps prevent breast soreness but allows you to focus on your riding. What Read more…
Tennis shoes and sneakers are NOT safe for horseback riding. Riding boots must have a distinct heel for safety, and they should full protect your ankle (and often higher) from rubbing or getting pinched on the saddle. What shoes do Read more…
Always wear sensible footwear around horses. Remember that jewellery (especially earrings, rings and necklaces) can get caught and could cause injury. What should you not wear around a horse? Wearing Baggy Clothes Flowing scarves, baggy pants, bulky sweaters with loose Read more…
Horses are, simply put – good for the soul. Just as being around and handling horses can offer incredible benefits to those dealing with physical and mental health issues. Many of us experience some level of stress or anxiety in Read more…
Dressage This traditional riding style is an extreme form of riding. It is performed in competition and the rider and horse must perform a series of movements from memory. What are the 3 types of equestrian? There are three Olympic Read more…
“Some mares do exhibit ovarian pain and may actually colic as a result.” For these reasons and others, it’s natural for a concerned owner to turn to the offerings of modern medicine in search of a remedy to ease the Read more…
Most horses are strong enough to pack or pull heavy loads. Their strength is part of their makeup. Horses have evolved by natural selection to have thick muscles, a large heart and powerful lungs. Yet over the centuries, people have Read more…
A Close Look at the Horse-Human Relationship Many animal rights activists, such as People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), have announced arguments against the use of horses for any and all riding purposes. What does PETA say about Read more…