Tips To Overcome Horse-Riding Fear Horse riding is regarded as one of the most dangerous sports in the world, that is true. It can sometimes be quite risky and even deadly. Does this mean that we should be afraid of horses and horseback riding? Clearly, there is no place for fear in our sport to be successful and achieve our dreams. As a common equestrian quote says “Your horse can only be as brave as you are.” This quote is even supported by a study of the University of Guelph which showed that horses pick up their rider's fear and become more fearful themselves. You may have fears because of an incident, a bad experience, or maybe you may just...
Equestrian Style Christmas Christmas is maybe the favorite holiday of many equestrians out there to spend more time with their horses and family. Nobody can say no to some quality time with family and horses to refreshen yourself. Riding on the snow-white fields and creating joyful memories with your horse and then having an amazing feast with all the family members… Yes, we know how good it fells! And we decided to share our ideas with you to prepare your own Equestrian Style X-mas! Decoration Ideas A good decoration is a must when you are celebrating Christmas. If you want to show your equestrian spirit in your Christmas decoration as well, there are many ways to do it. Here are...
How To Keep Your Horse Healthy in Winter Crispy winds have started to blow, which means winter is almost here! If you own or loan a horse, you must already know that winter is the most challenging season to take care of a horse and continue training. Especially if you are planning to compete in this season, you should be much more careful with the changing needs of your horse because if not cared properly, horses can easily lose their condition. However, with some basic knowledge of proper horse care, you can keep your horse’s condition balanced throughout this harsh season. Here are the most important elements to keep your horse healthy in cold weather. Changing The Feeding Programs ...
How To Be Prepared For Your First Horse Buying a horse of your own is almost every equestrian girl’s dream! It is a miracle coming true, the miracle of the bond between a girl and her very own horse. If you have dreamed this day since you were a child and saved up to buy that one horse until now, we get you! It is the most exciting thing happening in your life. However, there are so many things to take into consideration and so many things to learn before bringing your new best friend home. It is ok to be extremely excited but you should be wise when making decisions. Before Choosing The Horse Decide what you want:...
10 Common Horse Diseases and How To Avoid Them For every horse owner, rider, groom, it is a huge responsibility to take care of their four-legged companion. Even under the best caring conditions, some horses can be prone to different diseases ranging from skin problems to respiratory issues or digestion system problems. Therefore, it is vital for each equestrian to know the most common diseases to avoid them or, if the horse is already sick, how to act for a quick recovery. Common Digestion Conditions 1. Colic is the most common digestion system problem in horses. It can emerge when a horse doesn’t drink enough water, eat enough roughage or has untreated dental problems. Signs of colic include anxiety, restlessness, sweating,...