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The Top Ten Benefits of Taking up Horse Riding

Whether you are adult or child, if you get the chance of taking up horse riding, there are so many benefits for your health and wellbeing. Find out more about those many benefits...

10 Different Types of Horse Riding Saddles

Here's a list, photo, and description of all the different types of horse riding saddles associated with English and Western riding that you'll find.

Should We Ban Horse Back Riding In The Bay?

For the love of all things holy, can we not get rid of something fun to do for once…? Horseback riding in the bay is something that seems harmless, and shouldn’t get anyone offended. Well, clearly that’s not the case, because of the horses in the bay. The sea grass is getting damaged. Not boats, …

Five ways to boost your fitness for horse riding

Five ways to become a fitter, better balanced and more effective horse rider, with advice from performance coach, Jon Pitts. 

Kaley Cuoco loves horse riding. Here's why you should try it

Big Bang actress Kaley Cuoco loves horse riding, an outdoor activity which is an exercise that has a range of benefits for both body and mind

The Top 10 Beginner Horse Riding Mistakes

There is a lot to remember when you first start learning to ride a horse. These are common beginning horse riding mistakes and how to avoid them.

Horse-riding can improve children's cognitive ability

Recent research published in Frontiers in Public Health shows that the effects of vibrations produced by horses during horse-riding lead to the activation of the sympathetic nervous...

Getting to Know Saddles Before Dude Ranch Vacations

Knowing about saddles before heading out to the dude ranch ought to enhance your whole experience with horseback riding vacations.

Life with Horses: The Seven Stages of Aging on Horseback

A love of horses doesn't go away just because we get older. But the way we ride (and fall) does change a bit.

10 DIY Hacks That Can Help You More Than You Know

When it comes to every day tasks, a little change can go a long way. Try out these small hacks and learn the best way to get stuff done with State Farm Nation.

How Can I Successfully School My Horse on My Own?

USDF Certified Instructor Jessica van Eyck offers advice on how to work without a dressage. trainer

Strawberry Picking: Visit our farm to pick your own strawberries from our patch

We are a strawberry farm that offers pick your own strawberries as well as strawberries that are already picked in our farm stand. Come pick your own strawberries at the Bush-N-Vine in York, SC.

Riding Horses is Fun

Are you interested in riding horses? Wonder what a seasoned horse person thought the first time she rode? Enjoy some insight into the horse-lover’s mind.

Horses regularly trained with ground work are more relaxed when ridden

A recent study of dressage horses in Germany that looked at rein length and tension revealed a surprising finding: horses who were regularly trained in ground work/in-hand work had lower heart rat…

Top 10 Riding School Tips

Make the most out of your riding school experience by taking these universal truths into consideration before you get schooled.

7 Ways to Get Fit for Horseback Riding Because It's Time to Get Stronger

The more fit that you are, the better and a more effective horseback rider you can be.

It's Never Too Late to Learn How to Ride a Horse