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.
MF13: Heart 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.
MF12: External Characteristics of a Horse
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.
MF11: The Magic of the Barn
Sally is a busy, fun-loving type of mom. She is a restless traveler; constantly seeking new and exciting experiences for her and her family. So, I asked Sally to share her story of hope, perseverance, and fun.
MF10: Finding Passion at the Barn
For this post, I’ve asked one of the local barn moms to share her story of discovering the world of horses through her daughter’s eyes.
MF09: Listening to the Horse
A few years ago, as I was looking for free resources to supplement my horseback riding skills, I discovered an online community that has changed my life.
MF08: Lifelong Learning through Horseback Riding
We learn from horses every day. While the mechanics and nuances are the things we tend to notice the most, it’s the less obvious life lessons that stay with us the longest and have the biggest impact.
MF07: Horses in U.S. Fight for Independance
With the Fourth of July upon us, we’re all stocking up on fireworks and getting ready to fire up the grills. However, when it comes to our horses, we seem to completely leave them out of the celebration. But why? Whether people would like to admit it or not, history thus far has depended on horses.
MF06: Stretches for Horseback Riders
Even just a few minutes a day of stretching can increase flexibility, improve range of motion, ease aches and pains, reduce stress, and lead to happier rides. The stretches below can be done at any time of the day and should only take a few minutes.
MF05: The Stables at Meadowood – A Slice of Heaven on Earth
The Stables at Meadowood are a unique horse farm. Situated on rolling pastures with access to miles of beautiful trails, Meadowood offers unique opportunities to enjoy horse time.