Training your own horse as an amateur is hard. Not just from a technical and skills perspective, but also from a mental and emotional perspective. I must be a glutton for this kind of punishment, because every time I’ve owned a horse I’ve trained it myself, starting at age 10 with very little preparation. Training […]
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Yoga Has Helped Me Ride Better
I started practicing yoga in my early twenties because I wanted to get more flexible. I started during a time when I was riding very little, so I was more motivated to explore different types of exercise. I’ve now been practicing yoga pretty regularly for about 8 years. It certainly has helped me become more […]
10 Powerful Physical Benefits of Horseback Riding
Horses hold such a powerful fascination for so many of us, with their majestic beauty and grace. Add to that the fact of their immense strength and power, and their willingness to share it with us when we get onto their back. There are so many ways interacting with horses is absolutely magical, but for […]