by Michelle | When you go for a riding lesson, you always want to make sure that you get the most out of it. Though many of us are lucky enough to have our own horse and endless riding time and lessons, a lot of us (including me) can only ride once or twice a week. These types of people still want to improve, but it is obviously harder. Here are some tips on how to get the most out of you lesson…

by DianaLUV♥ | Is your fave horse always spooking at all the cars every time you go out on the roads? Is he always refusing at the same fence every time you ride at it? Is he always running away with you whenever you sit in the saddle? Is he always playing around and ignoring your aids? Well think of it this way, maybe it’s you and not the horse…

by Allison | Everyone has heard the phrase winning isn’t everything. That’s definitely true, but it’s fun to win every once in a while! Don’t be afraid to get out there and go for the gold. Horse girls know you have to set your dreams high. Do you dream of one day competing at the international level or just getting the blue at your local horse show? Then this blog is for you…

by HorseFeathers | Recently I’ve tried my hand at English riding for the first time. Let me say this, I have a deep respect for the people who take up this style. To me, it is a lot trickier than Western riding and requires much more balance…

by Allison | Riding can be dangerous all times of the year, but summer poses an additional threat. When riding (where I live) in 100 or more degrees Fahrenheit, heat exhaustion and dehydration rear their ugly heads. Trust me, I know from experience. When taking a riding lesson a few days ago, I started to blackout…

by mustangmane | I decided to make a second part to this, since a lot of girls were interested in my first one. These are some really good stretches for before and after riding…

by Rebecca Shyly | Horses have a better sense of sight and hearing than we do. When you’re on the trail it is important to watch the trail, and look out for danger. But it’s also important to pay attention to your horse, because they might notice danger long before you do…

by Allison | I’ve heard many arguments claiming bits are much harsher than hackamores, or hackamores are cruel compared to bits. Which one is right? That’s what we are going to find out…

by mustangmane | It’s a happy time for horse riders out there who live some place cold… where it snows… which means not a lot of time to ride your beloved horse! But spring is here…

by Allison | Thank you to everyone at Girls Horse Club who encouraged me and gave me advice about how to prepare for my first riding lesson! It really eased my worries. To all you horse girls a little afraid about your first lesson, here’s what I did my first riding lesson…