English horseback riding

You love horses and riding, right? Have you ever asked yourself: how many calories do you burn horseback riding? The answer is quite a few!

These days, most English riders wear riding helmets, but you almost never see a Western rider wearing a helmet. Why is that? I’ve tried to look at the reasons why Western horseback riders tend not to use a helmet. I also explain whether or not these reasons are valid. Read on to learn more. It’s […]

Having difficulty motivating your horse from a walk to a trot at the beginning of a ride? Try my secret walk-to-trot riding aid - I promise it will help!

One of the most frequently asked questions from novice riders is “what is the difference between English and Western riding?”, often followed by “which one is easiest?” Depending on where you learned to ride, you…

The Refined Rider - What should you do when your horse starts bucking? Learn what you need to do to prevent your horse's bucking from becoming a habit!

Want to learn how to master collection? This post will walk you through exactly how to collect a horse and avoid common mistakes!

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