Does My Horse have the Characteristics to be a Therapy Horse?

Therapy horses are heroes, having the gift to improve lives physically, emotionally, socially, and cognitively. Part of my job at Equest, a 40-year-old therapeutic riding center in Dallas, is to assess horses and see if…

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What to Do If You Can’t Ride in the Wintertime

Some very fortunate equestrians are able to ride year-round. Many more of us find ourselves needing to take a break from riding during the Winter. Maybe you don’t have an indoor arena or even suitable…

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What to Bring to Your First Horseback Riding Lesson

Everyone stresses out before their first horseback riding lesson, it just isn’t possible to stay calm. You want everything to be perfect so you can start your equestrian life right away. You might find yourself…

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Practical Tips to Conquer Riding Anxiety

We’ve all experienced the chest-squeezing, butterflies-in-your-belly, dry-mouthed moments of anxiety with our horses. Whether it’s before a performance, or if your horse is injured, when your horse moves one way and you go the other,…

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An Equestrian’s Guide to Riding Horses on a Budget

Out of all the hobbies in the world, you had to pick one of the most expensive. There’s no denying the fact that horseback riding comes with a series of financial limitations. Horses aren’t cheap,…

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