Horses are powerful creatures. Learning to ride these wonderous and majestic animals is a journey filled with memorable moments with many ups and downs. If you look back at your journey as a rider, you will realize that horse riding changes you to the core and impart valuable life lessons. In the beginning, it is […]
Are you ready to get to your very first hunter jumper lessons? But what to wear for your riding lessons? Fret not! We are sharing today what to wear and what to invest in. You don’t need to buy a lot of gear and costumes on day 1. Perfect Outfit For First Horse Riding Lessons: […]
Grand Prix is one of the most prestigious show jumping events and you need years of practice to become a Grand Prix horse rider. For the Grand Prix show jumping competition, the horses need to jump a course of 10 to 16 obstacles, with heights up to 1.6 meters and spreads of up to 2.0 […]
Texas leads the world when it comes to the number of horse owners and shows jumping barns. That makes a highly competitive industry of horse jumping barns in Texas. Luckily, the people are so passionate about the horses that there are plenty of good horse barns to choose from. But apart from cost, hygiene, quality […]
It’s your foremost responsibility to take care of your equine friend and keep a close eye to detect any signs of illness. Your jumper horses will only be as good as healthy they are. A reliable horse jumping barn checks up on your horse every day to identify any behavioral or otherwise changes. Yes, if […]
At the outset, the differences between a hunter and a jumper may not seem significant to the onlookers. They are usually not detectable to the untrained eyes. An important point to note is that it is rare for a horse to be both a hunter and a jumper. That is because the style of movement […]
Make that first jump count. That’s the first piece of advice I would like to give all the beginner riders. Let me explain the phrase better. Jumping with your horse is exciting and fun but at the same time, the first jump needs some practice. If you are on a horse for the first time, […]
It has been your lifelong dream to ride on a stallion and rode off to an exotic location. But you live in a busy city, have a 9-5 job situation, and it’s even illogical to think to change your entire life situation to own a horse. If you are dealing with this dilemma, let me […]
Horse shows exhibit the sublime relationship between equestrian and equine. These shows are a test of training, athleticism, and preparedness to help to improve and advance the equine sport. At the same time, these shows can be quite stressful as well. The hunter jumpers test riders and horses on their skills to put in elegant […]
Most of the methods employed today to train horses are built on technical knowledge. Many people look for a one-size-fits-all solution for training horses, only to be disappointed later. One of the unexplored means to connect with our equine friends is the art of equine energy exchange. One of the guiding principles of this art […]