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The Top 10 Beginner Horse Riding Mistakes

There is a lot to remember when you first start learning to ride a horse. These are common beginning horse riding mistakes and how to avoid them.

10 Different Types of Horse Riding Saddles

Here's a list, photo, and description of all the different types of horse riding saddles associated with English and Western riding that you'll find.

The Top Ten Benefits of Taking up Horse Riding

Whether you are adult or child, if you get the chance of taking up horse riding, there are so many benefits for your health and wellbeing. Find out more about those many benefits...

Rescued horses training to become therapy horses at CSU equine center

CSU's equine center is currently giving rescued horses a second chance as they train to be used in therapy program.

Kaley Cuoco loves horse riding. Here's why you should try it

Big Bang actress Kaley Cuoco loves horse riding, an outdoor activity which is an exercise that has a range of benefits for both body and mind

Why Jamison Farm Is a “A Napa Valley for Sheep”

How a former coal miner and his wife use the resources atop rolling Westmoreland County hills to produce the best lamb in the United States.

Children and the Benefits of Horseback Riding

Your child is begging for horseback riding lessons. They're not cheap, these lessons, and you want to know just what your kid is going to get out of it besides some quality time with a pony named Tinker Bell, Socks, Hobbit, or some similarly cutesy...

Many find riding horses therapeutic

WINDHAM -- Missy said the exercises are difficult, but she did them, stretching back and forth while sitting on a saddle atop Duke, a tall, easygoing quarterhorse.

2 Valley farmers hoping to find success with bamboo farm

A Valley farm is banking on bamboo to become the cash crop of the future.

Horses regularly trained with ground work are more relaxed when ridden

A recent study of dressage horses in Germany that looked at rein length and tension revealed a surprising finding: horses who were regularly trained in ground work/in-hand work had lower heart rat…

Getting to Know Saddles Before Dude Ranch Vacations

Knowing about saddles before heading out to the dude ranch ought to enhance your whole experience with horseback riding vacations.

Should We Ban Horse Back Riding In The Bay?

For the love of all things holy, can we not get rid of something fun to do for once…? Horseback riding in the bay is something that seems harmless, and shouldn’t get anyone offended. Well, clearly that’s not the case, because of the horses in the bay. The sea grass is getting damaged. Not boats, …

Teach Your Horse a 'Whoa' You Can Trust

Gain the confidence that comes from knowing your horse will stop in response to your voice and weight alone. Clinician Sandy Collier explains how.

Riding Horses is Fun

Are you interested in riding horses? Wonder what a seasoned horse person thought the first time she rode? Enjoy some insight into the horse-lover’s mind.

When Do You Start Riding Your Horse?

“When do you start riding your horse?” This question was being posed to me by a very respected and horse-wise mentor one day long ago, early in my riding development. I thought about it…

Rescue horse sees snow for the first time, acts like a puppy

Top 10 Riding School Tips

Make the most out of your riding school experience by taking these universal truths into consideration before you get schooled.