November 18, 2009 | Posted by Black Horse Rider
Some basic advice for future horse owners and a reminder to those of us who do own horses about the inherent dangers and the mental and physical needs of the horse. A great link to an interesting blog – Fugly Horse of The Day.
Categories: The Beginner |
Tags: beginners, best training practices, child's horse, horse care, horse safety, kid-safe horse | Comments Off
November 4, 2009 | Posted by Black Horse Rider
What constitutes a good rider? We’ve been asking this question throughout horse history and many good horse people out there have contributed their answers. Read on for a brief summation of some of the important aspects of good riding.
Categories: Horse Sense |
Tags: beginner riders, beginners, feeling a horse, good riding, horse instructors, John Lyons, kid horse, riding horses on the beach in oregon, training disciplines | Comments Off
October 20, 2009 | Posted by Black Horse Rider
Raising your own horse is like baking a cake from scratch. If you start with quality ingredients, follow the recipe, take your time, don’t open the oven door before the timer goes off, test for doneness, and don’t over-bake or set the heat too high, you end up with something delicious! In horse speak – [...]
Categories: Horse Training |
Tags: Appaloosa horse, beach rides, beginners, beginning training, foundation training, green broke horse, horse relationships, horse riding, Horse Training, round pen, Sisters Wilderness Area, starting a horse, training | Comments Off
August 31, 2009 | Posted by Black Horse Rider
Getting your first horse is an exciting moment. It can also be a costly mistake. There are many considerations that go into buying that “first” horse and more time than not these are overlooked or unknown for that first-time horse buyer. It is easy to get ’swayed’…
Categories: The Beginner |
Tags: beginner riders, beginners, first horse, new horse, riding lessons | 1 Comment »