Hello, spring! Before your mind gallops off full of plans for riding adventures, your horse’s health needs a bit of spring cleaning. Here are some important spring horse care tips you might need to think about now so that...
In 2017, when Kerrits asked Young Rider readers to submit their dream design for fashionable, functional riding tights, a whole lot of you sent in your sketches. Kerrits chose two awesome designs from the 2017 Kerrits Kid Designer Breeches...
Polo wraps are an alternative to protective boots. They can provide light protection for horses with sensitive skin who might get rubs from other types of boot.Tap here to read about other types of leg protection for horses.First you...
Learning to mount and dismount safely is essential. Follow this step-by-step process to position yourself correctly and control your horse or pony effectively while getting on and off. Mounting and dismounting should be done on the left side of...
Reining combines speed, control and exciting maneuvers that will make your heart pound. Each of the moves in a reining pattern is designed to show how athletic and well-trained your horse is. The sport originated from the maneuvers of...
Posting the trot is a skill like riding a bike: Once you learn to do it well, you won’t forget how, no matter how long it’s been since you last sat on a horse. If you learn to “rise...
International event rider Elisa Wallace loves to compete on her athletic Thoroughbreds, which include her off-track mount Simply Priceless (“Johnny”). In 2016, they had a top-10 finish at the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event and served as an alternate on...
There’s just something extraordinary about the Friesian horse. Big, bold and brilliant, with stunning good looks and plenty of talent and power, the Friesian is easily recognizable thanks to its striking black coloring and abundant leg feathering. Here are...
Q: I have an OTTB (off the track Thoroughbred). When he gets anxious, he grinds his teeth and tilts his head to one side. It’s extremely annoying when I’m trying to ride. Any suggestions?A: Young Thoroughbreds are taught to...
You can ride western in a snaffle or curb bit, depending on what your horse goes best in.
Your saddle should fit your horse comfortably, not rubbing on his withers.
Western saddles typically have a simple cinch, but...
