Most horse owners know that it can be dangerous to go horseback riding alone, but if you don’t have anyone to ride with it is important to know the dangers and what precautions to take to stay...

Riding a horse requires instruction, this is because you need to learn how to handle a horse and the etiquette of horse riding. If you are on the lookout for horse riding lessons, you may be offered...

As a riding instructor, I’ve spent many decades teaching hundreds (if not thousands) of people of all ages to ride and while some people are more eager than others I always start them out in the...

At the end of a long busy day, there’s nothing better than hunkering down under the duvet and sleeping soundly but have you ever wondered how horses sleep? Do they sleep standing up, or can they...

Horses are very friendly animals that love human contact and interaction but it’s important that we approach them properly so that we don’t scare them. After all, horses are big animals that can...

The question of whether horse riding is cruel or not is one of those contentious and debatable issues that are always controversial and often difficult to answer because everyone has their own...