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Author: WILENE

Retired Certified Hunt Seat American Riding Instructor, Horse Owner, Stable Owner. Pony Brook Stables Founder and CEO of 501 C 3 Non-Profit, Ponies and Kids, Director of Equine Care and Procurement, Director of Instruction and Programs Coach to Ponie and Kids Interscholastic Equestrian Team Assistant Coach Purdue Equestrian Team
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Avoidable Situations and What Beginner Riders Need To Know

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Learning horse safety guidelines during the first few horseback riding lessons is important. As a horseback riding instructor, I want to teach beginner equestrians how to prevent accidents. There are many rules and guidelines that they should learn from the start. Following them consistently they will develop safe habits and avoid unnecessary dangers. Riding helmet […]

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Part 3: Balance is an essential skill for any horse rider

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Beginner riders can learn to be balanced riders when they learn exercises.

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Part 2of3: A beginner rider needs to learn how to be balanced on their horse

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A Beginner rider needs to become a balanced rider. This is the second post in a 3 part series about why being a balanced rider is essential.

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Part 1 of 3: A Balanced riding position is important to a well balanced horse

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A rider should understand why a well balanced horse is essential and where the center of balance is for a horse. The rider and horse should be in tune with each other’s bodies. This is part 1 to a series of a well balanced horse and balanced riding skills. Special note I wanted to start […]

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Help me help you, learn more about horses!!

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I’m sorry for my sabbatical. I am back now and so glad to see all the new people. Please share my blog with your horsey friend or your family that want to know more about your sport. It warms my heart each time I see more followers pop on. Please ask questions in the comments […]

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Horse-Themed Gift Guide: Perfect Presents for Equestrians

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Discover the ultimate collection of equestrian gifts in our specially curated horse-themed gift guide. Whether you’re shopping for a seasoned rider or a young horse enthusiast, our selection caters to all ages.  I am an Amazon Associate. Please note that each photo of a product is a clickable link that will take you to the corresponding Amazon […]

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“I want my child to ride a pony!”

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The smaller the equine does not always mean that they are better or safer for the rider. Parents need to let the insrtructor choose the pony or a horse.

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Why Your Child Shouldn’t Ride A Cute Pony A Big Horse

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The smaller the equine does not always mean that they are better or safer for the rider. Parents need to let the insrtructor choose the pony or a horse.

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Horse hoof problems to know before, during, and after they appear

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The importance of horse hoof health and the importance of those new to horses to be able to detect unhealthy horse hooves

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Interesting Fun Horse Facts for Beginners

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Enjoy reading about 3 interesting and fun horse facts for beginners. These are some of the first questions I was asked when teaching young riders and adult riders. 1. Horses Smile Sometimes, a horse might start smiling or laughing. The horse or pony is doing an action called Flehmen Response. It’s the first of three […]

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This is a blog for anyone new to horses, whether you are a young horse enthusiast parent or anyone with a passion for learning about horses. If you are new to horses in any way…..this is the blog for you!!!

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Recent Posts

  • Avoidable Situations and What Beginner Riders Need To Know
  • Part 3: Balance is an essential skill for any horse rider
  • Part 2of3: A beginner rider needs to learn how to be balanced on their horse
  • Part 1 of 3: A Balanced riding position is important to a well balanced horse
  • Help me help you, learn more about horses!!
  • Horse-Themed Gift Guide: Perfect Presents for Equestrians
  • “I want my child to ride a pony!”
  • Why Your Child Shouldn’t Ride A Cute Pony A Big Horse
  • Horse hoof problems to know before, during, and after they appear
  • Interesting Fun Horse Facts for Beginners

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Buying a Horse for New Horse Owners (7) Gifts for Horse Lovers (1) Horse-Attire (3) Horse-Riding-Skills-Excercises (3) Horses for a beginner (30) How horses help children (3) Interesting fun-helpful facts about horses (12) No hoof, no horse. (6) Owning-a-horse-for-beginners (13) Pony-vs-Horses (2) Tips for Riders (1) Uncategorized (2) What should a person wear while horseback riding? (5)

Retired Riding Instructor

wileneandmadison

I am a retired ARIA Certified Horseback Riding Instructor.  I was the founder and director of a Non Profit called Ponies and Kids.  I coached our Interscholastic Equestrian Team and up to 17 riders during local shows. We also sponsored multiple 4H Horse and Pony members. With years of lesson experience I want to share easy to understand and basic knowledge about horseback riding and care.  Although, most of this blog is about English Riding, those in other disciplines can glean information too. Please ask questions I would love to help with anything you need that has to do with horses. Enjoy!

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Recent Posts

  • Avoidable Situations and What Beginner Riders Need To Know
  • Part 3: Balance is an essential skill for any horse rider
  • Part 2of3: A beginner rider needs to learn how to be balanced on their horse
  • Part 1 of 3: A Balanced riding position is important to a well balanced horse
  • Help me help you, learn more about horses!!

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