Learn to Live, Love, and Grow with Horses.
Tips, Techniques, Advice, for the beginner-rider horse-lovers
Check out 1-3 Fun Facts here https://newtohorses.com/3-fun-facts-about-horses/ 4. Horses are measured by hands. We refer to the measurement of a horse by hands. Each hand equals 4″ in height. Horses hooves and legs must be square to the ground and distributing weight evenly on all four legs. Then the measurement from the ground to the […]
Enjoy a few Basic Fun Facts about horses 1. Do horses Smile?? Can a horse SMILE? That’s what it looks like right?They are actually doing an action called Flehmen Response.They can be taught to smile with a peppermint or treat. Flehmen is the term used to describe the behavior in which a horse extends its […]
I was a rider and trainer in the English discipline. My style of riding was Hunter Seat. The above photo is me at age 14, at the peak of my showing career. It was a Hunt Seat Equitation Over Fences Class. Below, I talk about two main styles of the English discipline and how they […]
A beginner rider needs to know how to read their horses’ body language.
This horse is reacting to being frightened and is a horse running away from its rider. It’s hard to tell what has frightened it. It could be it’s own riders fault.
Equestrian riding helmets should be the first item on the list of what to wear horseback riding. Being prepared for an accident is smart, not over-reactive. No matter the age of our rider or the discipline. The safety of our horses is the responsibility of trainers, owners, and riders. They must practice safe horsemanship. It […]
When new riders came to our farm, they observed horses in the fields wearing masks. Our horses were wearing fly masks and looked like superheroes. Below I show pictures and explanations of how each fly mask protects the horse. A fly mask is a mesh material that hooks around the horse’s head. It shields their […]
Being involved with horses teaches life lessons that can lead to successful school work, careers, and relationships with others.
The benefits of horseback riding are numerous, for youth, young adults, and adults. “Dr. Robert Leavitt, who has a Ph.D. in sports medicine, has confirmed that horse-related activities can burn as many calories as many other physical activities. For example, riding a horse at various gaits can burn as many calories as walking, riding a […]
“Is my child old enough to ride a horse?” Parents ask this question a lot! What is the best age for a child to take horseback riding lessons? Many children play with toy horses at a young age. It was not a day that went by that I was asked if a three year old […]