Riding lessons are your chance to practice your skills, to make mistakes, and to learn. The better you can use the time in your lessons, the better a rider you can become. With lessons being expensive and limited in frequency, these six tips can help you to make the most of your riding lessons.

Stay Engaged

One of the best ways to get the most out of your riding lessons is to truly stay engaged during your lessons. Think about how you learn best, and work with your instructor to ensure that you’re getting the most out […]

It’s a common misconception that horses’ pastures don’t have to be mowed, since the horses will effectively take care of that for us. But the truth is, mowing is an important part of pasture maintenance. Here are just a few of the benefits of mowing your pastures.

Enhance Pasture Quality

Mowing your pasture is an excellent way to enhance the quality of the grass available to your horses. By mowing your pasture, you can keep the grass in a growing state continuously throughout your summer. This increases the quality of the grass available to your horses […]

When we’re training horses with a goal in mind, it’s easy to get set so focused on the goal that things get boring, both for us and our horses. Drilling on the same exercises every day won’t result in much progress, especially if our horses get sour with the routine. These tips can help you to break up the boredom so that riding becomes fun and engaging again.

1. Find New Exercises

If your current training exercises are getting old, it’s time to find a new way to train your horse. If you’re […]

Almost every rider has a point during their career when their confidence is shaken. Once your confidence is lost, it can be hard to get it back. These five exercises can help you to build your confidence as a rider so you can enjoy riding again.

Perfect Your Position

A strong position will make you feel more secure in the saddle, which can translate to improved confidence. There are countless ways to work on your position in the saddle. Consider riding without stirrups, riding in two point, posting the canter, and more to develop your strength and position […]