There is a clear cut process put forth that many folks follow when starting out into the wonderful world of horse ownership. This article assumes that you have at least started taking the first steps toward that goal. The first steps, are as follows: Take riding lessons from a good instructor for a while to […]
How to Find Horse Shows And Events In Your Area
Horse showing can be an incredible way to spend time with your horse, as you both work towards the goal of winning your chosen show. To be honest, there are a lot of different kinds of shows, and the first step is to figure out what kind of horse shows you want to compete in. […]
Why Does My Horse Refuse Jumps?
All horses refuse jumps at some point in their lives for one reason or another. Any horse can and is able to jump, as long as they’re physically able to do it, of course. We once saw a 20 year old mare compete the first jump course of her life, and she did so with […]
Horse Color Guide
One of the most confusing aspects of horses are the different colors that they can be. There are so many different color combos and what may seem like a regular color to our eyes, is actually called something totally different. For this guide, I’ve got pictures included wherever I have a clear picture with that […]
Tips For New Horse Owners and/or Riders
Knowing where to start when you’re brand new to horse riding and/or ownership can be somewhat difficult. There are vast amounts of information out there on the internet, and while much of it is good, it should be condensed down into bite-sized bits of information for easy digestion. This article is meant for the green […]
9 Tips To Finding A Good Riding Instructor
We’ve been in the horse world for several years now and have had our fair share of riding instructors both leading up to, and after we bought our first horse.. I can tell you from firsthand experience that not all trainers are cut from the same cloth. My daughter has had a couple of good […]
How Do Horses Show Affection?
Each horse I’ve ever had the privilege of meeting had its own personality. These animals are a lot smarter than we know and they are capable of deep emotions and affections. What’s more, horses are heard animals, meaning that it’s in their DNA to be around other animals. They have a hierarchy in the herd, […]
How to Buy A Horse
Buying a horse is not the easiest thing to do, especially if you’ve never done it before. And I can say from personal experience, that it doesn’t get a whole lot easier on your second one, either. We now own a Quarter Horse Mare and a Thoroughbred Gelding. The purpose of this article is to […]
Bits and Pieces: Horse Bit Types, and When To Go Bit-less
There are a few different types of horse bits out on the market, and the one you choose will be largely dependent upon your horse’s behavior, your purpose, and what you plan to do with your horse. There are a few key things to keep in mind, however, and that is when choosing a bit […]
Breeches.Com Customer Review
What follows is an unsolicited Breeches.com review. We were not paid for this review, but figured we should know the companies we partner with as affiliates and ended up buying a product from them for our equestrian to use while riding. Breeches.com is an affiliate of ours, and we do use affiliate links throughout our […]