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What Type of Riding Gloves Are You? To find out what riding gloves you are, complete this short questionnaire!
What type of rider are you? Beginning riders: Consider the general purpose glove in full grain leather, or synthetic suede. Suede offers a good grip and durability but takes a…
Do You Think Horseback Riding Is An Olympic Sport?
Horseback riding is one of the oldest forms of human recreation. People have been riding horses for centuries. It’s a very old form of human recreation, used for hunting, war…
5 Tips For Shopping For Riding Breeches
Look for breeches that have good stretch. In order to find the perfect pair of riding breeches, you will need to consider the material. The material should be stretchy and…
A Day in the Life of an Equestrian
There’s more to being an equestrian trainer than working with horses. Every horse is different and so every training approach needs to be tailored to each horse. Every horse…
10 Rules of Equitation
1.) For every rule there are always exceptions. When you’re breaking the rules, you need to be aware of all the risks and consequences. If you are riding a horse…
8 Horses To Watch at the Olympics
My dream event is cross-country. A lot of people think cross-country is all about speed and jumping, but it’s really more about endurance. You have to train your horse to…
Top 10 Horse Shops in the Country
#1. Charleston Bridle Boutique If you’re looking for a great place to buy new horse tack, saddles and equestrian clothing, then look no further than Charleston Bridle Boutique. The shop…
Things to Consider When Buying Olympic Equestrian Products
Check your local tack shop for the Olympic brand. Check your local tack shop for the Olympic brand. They may have an online store too! Take a look at their…
What’s the Relationship between Horses and Humans?
Horses are intelligent. Horses are intelligent. In fact, they’re among the most intelligent animals on earth. They can recognize themselves in mirrors and know when they’re being treated differently than…
Things You Didn’t Know about Horse Rugs
Check for rips and frays Always check your rug before using it. This is especially important if you have a new rug, as they can sometimes have small holes or…
Things To Consider When Buying Adult Pony Bandages
The material and quality of the bandages The first thing that you need to consider is the comfort of your horse. It is important for you to make sure that…
Jumping Through Hoops
Winning the Horse Show The following are a few tips for helping your horse feel more relaxed in tough competition settings: Find ways to help your horse relax. This can…