Zebras are horse's fancy striped cousins. They are exotic animals that are native to Africa, and known for their distinctive black and white stripes. (It's said their stripes are meant to confuse flies!) So they are neat, fancy looking animals, and they are horse shaped. The real question is, can[...]
There was a time when people didn't know how horses moved. They knew they had four legs, and they moved all of those legs somehow, but those legs moved much too fast at the trot and gallop for people to full understand what they were seeing. People had different theories. Some believed that t[...]
The beginner's horse is a gem and a treasure among horse owners. They are beloved by their owners, and sometimes hard to find for sale. They are high in demand, and can command a high price tag. Why is a beginner's horse so desirable? For the non-equestrian, it might seem a little confusing.[...]
When I was in fifth grade, we were assigned to give presentations on famous people, from the perspective of the famous person. So we were to stand up in front of the class, and tell the class about ourselves, as if we were that famous person. Naturally doing what any horse crazy girl would do,[...]
When we are young and youthful and carefree, it's easy to live in the moment and not think of what is in store for the future. Now, this could apply to many things, your career, your love life, or your entire view of your existence, unable to understand why we are here, what it means to be human, a[...]
The skills required come from jumping, barrel racing, dressage, trail riding, and mounted games, to name a few. It's a mash of many different disciplines, allowing riders from different disciplines to play to their strengths. It's Working Equitation, one of the fastest growing equestrian discipline[...]
The summer time heat is in full swing. It's practically boiling when I go outside. I can feel my skin melting off my body. Every tiny breeze feels like a minor bit of relief before the air stills. All this is to say, I really don't like being outside this time of year. It's super hot, I end u[...]
The most exciting thing is happening - you're going to go riding! Congratulations! If you're new to riding, hopefully you'll catch the horse bug (it's pretty contagious!). If you're not new to riding... well, maybe you already know what to wear. But if you've been riding your horse wearing pajamas,[...]
Are you an adult and interested in taking up horseback riding? Are you worried you're too old at this point? Perhaps you have an image in your mind of small children on ponies, trotting around a ring, or maybe some adults riding, but these adults all started as children. I can understand wh[...]
There's a variety of options available to board your horse, and so many different situations where you might choose one over another. Sometimes budget is the most important concern, other times it's location. I've kept my horses at home, and I've boarded them out. I've been at many different[...]