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Spurs and Whips: Tools or Torture?

Published by • Feb 14th, 2009 • Category: by Julia, Guest Bloggers, Riding Advice

by Julia | Over recent weeks I’ve seen a few comments about whether or not spurs, whips, and force in general are good ways to train your horse -– or if they only hurt the horse. Horses are very big, powerful animals and will learn to take advantage of you if you let them get away with bad habits. It’s up to you to decide if you use spurs and whips, but before you decide…



Afraid of Falling?

Published by • Jan 28th, 2009 • Category: Junior Blogger Archives, Riding Advice

by Rachel Danielle | Afraid of falling? Not just in the world of horses, everywhere else in life, there’s always a chance of falling. Falling is terrible. There are many ways that we could fall. And they say ‘When you fall of a horse, get back on right away’ but is that true?



Learning to Let Go

Published by • Dec 15th, 2008 • Category: Junior Blogger Archives, Riding Advice

by ponygalmaddy | Horses, like humans, have ‘off’ days where they may not be as good as normal. This, as I know, becomes very frustrating for the rider/owner. This is a little guide for how to get rid of your anger or stress without inflicting it on your pony…



Guide To Your First Riding Lesson

Published by • Nov 19th, 2008 • Category: by Madelaina, Riding Advice

by Madelaina | Christmas is nearing, and last year I was one of the extremely lucky girls to be able to have her first riding lesson! Continuously I’m thinking about the hundreds of other girls who are experiencing the same holiday present, or are about to…



Let’s Go Hacking!

Published by • Nov 13th, 2008 • Category: Junior Blogger Archives, Riding Advice

by Sweetie | Hacking is great in the winter — even in the rain! Hacking can be great for your schooling too. Here are some tips to prepare for a hack and exercises to try on the trail…



Stay in Shape

Published by • Nov 2nd, 2008 • Category: Junior Blogger Archives, Riding Advice

by Pony Princess | Sometimes you can’t go to riding lessons. It might be stormy, maybe you got sick, who knows? Then you get back and you are so out of shape! How can you stay in shape for riding lessons? I have a few tips to offer you…



Lost Your Freedom – Part 1

Published by • Oct 18th, 2008 • Category: Junior Blogger Archives, Riding Advice

by Syd | First of all, let me say I’m really sorry I haven’t submitted in like two months, but I’m back! I’ve just been really busy. This is for any rider who’s ever lost her spark, passion, heart, ability, or point…



English and Western Riding: Which Suits You Best?

Published by • Oct 13th, 2008 • Category: Guest Bloggers, Riding Advice

by Lauren | If you don’t know what type of riding to do, or what you like best, you are at the right place. Both English and Western riding are equally challenging — neither is easier than the other. They are both fun and require different and the same skills…



Enforcing Bad Behaviour: Are You Doing It?

Published by • Oct 10th, 2008 • Category: Junior Blogger Archives, Riding Advice

by ponygalmaddy | SHOUTING! Has that ever gotten you anywhere? With your parents? Your friends? No. So why do people think it will with their horse…



What It Takes To Be a Rider

Published by • Oct 7th, 2008 • Category: Junior Blogger Archives, Riding Advice

by mustangmane | Have you ever wondered what it really takes to be a true horseback rider? These are the five steps to being a true rider…