Pre-Purchase Horse Vetting Guide: What to Expect During Your Equine Exam (2025)
You’ve found what seems like the perfect horse (read our guide to buying your first horse) – those dreamy gaits, the perfect temperament, and just…
Training
Good horses aren’t born. Great partnerships are built. Discover step-by-step training guides that turn confusion into clarity and create lifelong connections.
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The Art of Self Carriage: A Journey of Training and Development
what exactly is self-carriage? Self carriage is a term used to describe the state of balance and poise that a horse exhibits when it is…
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Horseback Dreams: The Art of Setting Realistic Riding Goals
Setting your riding goals is important to provide focus and direction, improve motivation and commitment, facilitate progress, and encourage learning and growth. By setting realistic…
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Master the Art of Inside Leg to Outside Rein
Riding a horse is an art that requires finesse, communication, and harmony between horse and rider. Among the many essential techniques in horse riding, one…
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The Rider’s Mindset: Unlocking Your Potential in the Saddle
Horseback riding is thought of as a physically demanding sport, requiring strength, balance, and coordination. Seasoned riders know that the true mastery of this equestrian…
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A definitive Beginner’s Guide to Choosing a Horse: Top Breeds for Novice Riders
Stepping into the world of horses opens a door to magic that’s hard to find anywhere else. The thrill of bonding with these special animals,…
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From Dream to Reality: Your Complete Guide to Buying Your First Horse
You’ve dreamt about this moment – owning your very first horse. Those endless hours scrolling through horse listings, the riding lessons that have sparked your…
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Beyond the Track: Discovering the Versatility of Thoroughbred Horses
When you hear the word “Thoroughbred,” you will likely picture images of sleek horses thundering down a racetrack, nostrils flaring and hooves pounding. For centuries,…
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The Trusting Bond: Why Horses Allow Us to Ride Them
What makes a 1,200-pound prey animal, built for speed and programmed by millions of years of evolution to flee from danger, stands calmly as a…
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Understanding Dressage: The Principles and Objectives of the Sport
Dressage is a French term loosely translated to ‘training’ and is a horse riding discipline of a rider and horse riding to a set of…
