Choosing a Horse Riding Holiday: 14 Tips from a We…
We love to travel and find horseback riding to be one of the most amazing ways to discover a new destination. It gets you out of the city, away from the crowds…
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Do Horses Get Sunburned? How to Protect Your Horse…
When summer approaches, and we all get excited about spending more time outdoors, somehow my mother’s voice always creeps into my mind telling me ‘make sure to apply sunscreen before you go…
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Can Horses Eat Pumpkin? What You Can and Can’…
Every holiday season I feel a little guilty. Here I am sipping on my spiced pumpkin latté, munching all the advent chocolate and feasting on delicious leftovers from Christmas meals while my…
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Can You Use a Phone While Riding a Horse? What You…
Technology and horse riding, do they really mix? Many of us are probably guilty of checking our phones even while in the saddle, but is it wise? So, can you use a…
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Is Horse Riding Scary? Insights from an Experience…
Any experienced rider will at some stage have encountered a frightening situation on horseback and it is very normal for someone yet to try horse riding to ask this question. Horses can…
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Can You Wear Shorts Horseback Riding? The Best Rid…
As the summer approaches and the sun spends less time hiding and more time sharing those rays and warming us up, our usual riding gear can get a bit restrictive and warm!…
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Is Horse Riding Easy to Learn? What you Need to Kn…
You’ve been shopping around for a new hobby and horseback riding really entices you. But how difficult is it to learn how to ride? How big of a challenge and commitment are…
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Do Horses Sleep Standing Up?
If you have been around horses or even observed them from a distance you may have noticed that they sometimes appear to be sleeping while still on their feet. Odd right? I…
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Is There a Weight Limit for Horseback Riding?
Raise your hand if you have ever been worried about whether you are putting too much strain on a horse’s back? I certainly have, and it is a common concern among riders,…
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Do You Need a Helmet to Ride a Horse?
Riding a horse involves a certain amount of risk. Therefore, wearing the right equipment to mitigate that risk is key. Many beginner riders wonder if they need to wear a helmet when…
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Can Horses Swim? What You Should Know About Horses…
Water and horses. Do they really mix? Based on the tiptoeing and disgruntled looks horses have given me when asked to step through the smallest of rain puddles, I think it’s a…
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