Horseback riding from mom's perspective
Horses communicate through postures, gestures, and expressions more than they do with their vocal cords. To understand the language of the horse more clearly will fine-tune the training and handling accordingly. Here are few things to be on a lookout for.
Many people think that you can tell a horse’s age by its teeth. This isn’t quite true. Things like basic maintenance, diet, grazing conditions, vices, and genetics all play a role in how the horse’s teeth themselves are aging.
Horseback riders are constantly reminded to put their heels down. Out of all the repetitive phrases I hear and use, this I believe is the most important to creating a stable rider.
These days, safety is a topic of every conversation, especially when it comes to horseback riding. So, let’s take a minute to talk about our brain safety and riding helmet requirements.
In celebration of this week’s magic of 2/22/22, you may have heard or even practiced a two-point position. It may sound challenging, but with practice you will get better and better.
Learning to post requires good balance, a strong core, and the ability to feel the horse’s movement. There is no easy way to learn to post, and some people will naturally “get it” much faster than others. But once you have it figured out, it’s like riding a bike, you will never forget.
Riding lessons, equipment and related expenses require a fair amount of money and time from parents of aspiring horse riders. Therefore, it is not surprising that those same parents are keen to understand how long it will take for their child to learn to ride a horse.
It’s not the looks or the flash or the fancy that makes what horse people call a “heart horse”. It’s the bond. The special connection between the human and the animal. When it happens, it’s a profound and special thing.
With the end of the year and the beginning of 2022, I thought it might be helpful to talk more about… horses. In particular, their external characteristics that every equestrian should know to properly care, train and ride a horse.
Leasing a horse can be a great opportunity to get a sense of what horse ownership is like without the long-term financial commitment. In order for a lease to be successful, you want to make sure to follow these tips.