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Hello, I’m glad you are reading this post. As a retired riding instructor, I have heard questions from parents, kids, and adults new to horses that seem simple to me. This post is about horse tack and halters and bridles because I was asked a lot about both. 8. What is tack? Horse tack is […]
New horse owners need to be aware of horse diseases, the symptoms, and what to do when discovered. I am not a veterinarian, so I highly recommend finding a qualified veterinarian to discuss with them about the diseases that your horse may be susceptible to. The veterinarian will provide you with a list of vaccines […]
In the last two blog posts, I have discussed the seven things to consider before owning a horse and the seven steps of buying a horse for the first time. Below is a checklist covering what to do from pre-sale to bringing your new horse home. After the above “buying a horse” post, one should […]
If you haven’t yet, go back and read my post on things to consider before owning a horse for the first time. When you feel ready to buy a horse for yourself or your child, below are seven steps leading up to finding a horse. I want your first horse to be a good fit […]
I started this blog to help anyone new to horses. I want to give the new rider, those new to horses, and parents of beginner kids information to navigate the horse world as confident and successful as possible. I’m hoping you stay open-minded as I give my advice about horse ownership. This blog is my […]
The average horse lifespan is 25-40 years, and on average, ponies seem to live longer than horses. Succesful Sport Horses and Sport Ponies are competing further into the later teens. Stress and/or abusive lifestyle can play a part in how fast a horse ages. Just like in humans, the lifespan of the equine has increased. […]
Horse gaits A gait is the pattern of movement. A horse and pony have three main gaits which include, the walk, trot, and canter. The fourth gait is the gallop. It is not typically used every day unless the horse is used as a Racehorse, Endurance Horse, Steeplechaser, or even in a Cross Country event. […]
Did you know that the horse evolved in North America, 50 million years ago to now? Phew, this took some time and brain work. I tried to simplify the horse evolution timeline. There are so many changes to horse ancestors every Million years that lead to each major change/period. I want this blog to be […]
Being around horses can be a safe and fun activity. It is important to know what and why to wear certain types of footwear, body protection and a riding helmet. Again, if a rider is on or off the horse, safety should always be a top priority. In fact, both the feet and head are […]
So you decided to take your first riding lesson or just going to ride a horse. I’m so happy for you. Lesson or Casual One thing to consider when riding in a lesson is that the instructor needs to see your body and how it is moving. What you wear means a lot. So take […]