Horse Topics

Horse back riding, like any other hobby or sport, has its own rules of etiquette which should be followed in order to fit in well and have an enjoyable and safe experience. While most seem like common sense they none the less should be followed at all times. Most of the time you will probably horseback ride in an outdoor arena or field, but in the case of inclement weather you will probably ride in an indoor arena. No matter where you ride there are certain rules you should follow:

Horseback Riding Etiquette:

• Horseback riders should always ride in the same direction; however, if this is not possible then they should ride left shoulder to left shoulder

• Slower riders should ride on the inside closer to the arena walls while the faster riders working on the outside (closer to the center of the arena)

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Somewhere between my wonderful 20’s and now, I have lost the ability to control “my” time. Let me be more specific with that to avoid confusion. I never have been one to set time aside for just me. You could put me in the category defined as workaholics. Whether I am helping my husband run our business or running after my 4 and 5 year olds I am always on the go. Oh, I almost forgot to mention my 16 year old son, permit awaiting drivers license, and my 76 year old father. Where does “my” time fit into this picture? Well, it hasn’t for years up until now. (more…)

If you want to make the most of your horse riding instruction and learn to ride horses really well in the shortest amount of time possible, here are a few secrets just for you:

Multiplying Your Practice Time
Learning to ride horseback, like anything else, is a skill that comes with practice. But horse riding instruction can be expensive and often your riding time is limited to one or twice a week, usually on weekends. So how can you practice enough to get really good when you are limited to an hour or two a week? After all, it is said that to become good at any skill you need to have put in about 500 hours of practice …and about 3000 hours to become a master! Well, by that rule, with a weekly horse riding instruction session of 1 hour, it would take you about 9 and a half years to get good! I don’t know about you but that seems an awfully long time. Fortunately there are some ways you can multiply the effects of your horse riding instruction that won’t cost you a fortune. And you’ll become a better horse rider in the process. (more…)