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Young Rider

Safety on the Trail

Let’s look at a few sticky trail situations and how to handle them. Know the Trails It’s a good idea…

8 years ago


Dos and Don’ts of Buying your First Horse

Don’t buy an unbroken, young horse. You will have a lot more fun on an older, "been there, done that”…

8 years ago

True Story: I Go to Boarding School with my Horse!

Kacey Tucker is a 17-year-old young rider who is a rising senior at Andrews Osborne Academy (AOA), a co-ed day…

8 years ago

Intro to Cross-Country Jumping

If you ride a brave horse or pony that’s good at jumping in the arena, give cross-country jumping a go!…

8 years ago

Give Games a Go!

If you feel the need for speed and your horse is quite zippy when he wants to be, then you…

8 years ago

Five Minutes with Reed Kessler

If you watched the show jumping in the 2013 London Olympics, you’re sure to know who Reed Kessler is! Reed…

8 years ago

Deworming the Difficult Horse

Do you have a horse that heads for the hills the second he sees a dewormer syringe in your hand?…

8 years ago

Caring for an Older Horse or Pony

Here at Young Rider, we often recommend that new riders buy older horses. Teenaged horses often make the best first…

8 years ago

Boost Your Confidence over Fences

Jumping can be fun and exhilarating—especially if you have a talented, willing horse to ride. Crossing the finish flags after…

8 years ago

Horse Training: Greenie’s First Show

  Going to a horse show can be an overwhelming experience for a young or green horse. There’s lots of…

8 years ago