Would you like to add some horse ornaments to your Christmas tree this year? Does your gift list include your riding pals? If you answered "yes” to either of these questions, then you’ll enjoy this project.
Blank, unfinished wooden horses...
Q: How do I keep myself from getting left behind my horse over a fence?
A: The first thing you can do is buy a neck strap or make one out of an old stirrup leather, and use it every...
If you’re starting a young horse, it can be a bit nerve-wracking when you take him to his first show, but it doesn’t have to be. If you follow our seven tips, your first hunter/jumper, dressage or eventing show...
Whether high school graduation is one, three or even five years away, it’s never too early to begin thinking about what you might want to do once you accept your diploma. Leaving horses behind after graduation isn’t an option...
Teenagers who ride often have to juggle a lot of activities. As many of you know, it can be difficult to fit in schoolwork, horses and family—and for some teens, a job.
Amy Stoney is an 18-year-old young rider...
A horse that is supple and responsive to your aids is fun to ride. A horse needs to be able to bend properly through turns and around corners, circles and loops if you’re going to do activities such as...
If your horse was suffering from colic, would you be able to tell right away that something was wrong with him? You need to know the signs of colic so you can call the veterinarian immediately.Colic is a serious...
Although jumping is a lot of fun, a lot of things can go wrong when you aim your horse at a fence. When he slams on the brakes and stops in front of the fence, it’s called a refusal....
Put horses on your phone with Young Rider's exclusive wallpapers! Click the name of your device below the photo you choose to access your wallpaper.
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Riding a horse with a lovely, balanced canter feels great. If everything’s going well, the rocking horse motion of this 3-beat gait should feel smooth, and your body should follow along in sync with the horse’s movement as he...
