The Stirrup: A Most Necessary Invention Part 2
Part two of the importance of the invention of the stirrup. Definitions and photos of stirrups used for different riding styles, and brief history of it.
Riding Lessons: English First, or Western?
If you are looking to take horseback riding lessons one of the first things you will need to think about is whether you want to learn english or western. After reading this, your answer should be clear.
Crop, Lunging Whip, Spurs – The Artificial Aids
These are artificial aids which some riders regard as forms of punishment for the horse. On the contrary! The crop, schooling whip and spurs must be regarded as teaching aids, which help us to educate the horse at the beginning of his training.
Those Amazing Lipizzan Stallions
Profiling an equine class bred specifically for battle. All photos by the author taken during a performance at Winter Haven, Florida circa 1980.
Saddle Fit: A Key to a Happy Horse
Imagine you had to carry someone on your back for hours. These tips will help you make sure your horse is comfortable and happy to go for a ride.
What is English Pleasure?
This is a term used in the horse industry and is easily misinterpreted, or confused. So to clear things up, even a bit, this is a brief covering of the matter. Remember within every breed, the fine points are up for debate.
