Category: Riding for Beginners

Kids who love horses always dream about their own pony. If you decide to make that dream come true and buy your child a pony, you should consider the best breeds. In this article, we discuss the best...

Horses typically have four gaits, walk, trot, canter, and gallop and the difference between a trot and canter lies in the order in which the horse's legs move and whether the legs are moved...

Equestrian-related lingo is often an incomprehensible dialog of half-understood terms. While recognized equestrian federations (e.g., USDEF and FEI) have defined the relevant equestrian terms...

When searching for your first horse to buy or lease, it can feel like an information overload. Often students approach me asking for a fool-proof guide to buying their first horse. One of the most...

Prospective horse owners may question the value of leasing a horse when they can buy their own. However, you may be surprised to discover the many advantages of leasing a horse, even if you already...

Both aspiring riders and experienced riders often discourse on switching their horse from English to Western-style riding. Some people want to know what the difference is. Other people ask which is...