Young Rider

Buying a child’s first horse is a large expense and a 365 day a year responsibility. In this post you can learn about the top mistakes that new horse buyers often make.

not be allowed to canter if they do not have a good, secure, and independent seat. In this post, I’m going to include some of the general guidelines to look for when letting your child canter. 

How many little girls or boys watched the movie ‘Black Beauty’ or ‘Secretariat’ and decided they must have a horse. A child may become inspired by a book, equine performance or movie, and suddenly they are ‘galloping’ everywhere whinnying when you call them. But is your child truly ready for a horse of their own?

Most children who are passionate about horses are usually eager to learn and willing to give almost anything a whirl. The key is setting them up for success by imparting some basic safety precautions and handling techniques.

Horses are excellent educators who can teach young children and teens a variety of skills that promote lifelong learning, success, and fulfillment. Most importantly, caring for a horse and creating a union with these emotionally intelligent animals opens a world of fun, adventure, learning, and love.