One of the most difficult aspects of parenting is watching a child's world expand to activities that don't include us. It becomes increasingly hard when parental advice and direction is not required; for instance, in sporting activities.For some reason, parents who would never dream of "cross-coaching" their son on the Little League field will stand at the side of the riding ring and give direction or instructions every time he rides by, even in the middle of a lesson. And the same parents, who wouldn't blink when their daughter takes a spill on the soccer field are screaming for a doctor the first time she slides out of the saddle into the soft ring dust.Because the parents of most young equestrian students are not involved with horses themselves, it is usually a question of not knowing what is sensible when the child is mounted in the ring.
Horse ownership is one of the most fun and rewarding ways to spend your time. But in order for both you and your equine partner to be able to spend many happy years together, you have to play the game...
The first thing to know about Pony Club is that “pony” refers to the age of the riders, not to their mounts; young people may participate in Pony Club programs in dressage, cross-country, show jumping,...
We’re deep into the season for riding clinics and no matter what your interest you can find a clinic that caters to it. But beware – make sure the clinician is appropriate for you, your horse and your...
Horses are wonderful to be around, but they also can be dangerous. The average horse weighs more than 1,000 pounds - about eight times as much as the average woman.
Finding a good riding instructor is not as simple as a trot through the yellow pages. The two most important rules for riding lessons are that they should be safe and fun. If either of these is missing,...
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