#Safety

"Yet when all the books have been read and reread, it boils down to the horse, his human companion, and what goes on between them." -Walter Farley

Jul 13, 20152 min read

Three reasons why mounting blocks are meant for everyone

While mounting blocks are absolute musts for some of us (myself included considering I'm only 5'2 and two of my ponies are 16hh), they...

Mar 20, 20152 min read

How young is too young to ride a horse?

I often say that I was born on a horse when I describe my life long horsemanship education. And yes, there are several pictures of me as...

Aug 28, 20142 min read

Ground Work - the building blocks for confidence

Compared to her mare Sugar, Hannah is kinda small. But size doesn't seem to matter too much for Hannah now that she's learning all about...

Jun 15, 20142 min read

What can I expect at my first lesson?

Most riding lessons geared toward beginners aim to teach more than just how to do the actual riding. As your instructor, I want to make...

Jun 5, 20142 min read

What gear do I need to safely ride a horse?

While it's true that riding horses can be dangerous and does carry some risks, it is still a relatively safe sport as long as you have...

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