Many horses live over thirty years old and that seems to surprise people. Now, a thirty-year-old horse isn’t so rare as it once might have been. So how long do horses and ponies live? Advances in the understanding of care and veterinary medicine have increased the lifespan of horses, just as impro...
1 Pick a safe spot to get onto your horse and check your tack. Before you mount your horse, make sure they are in a place where they will not be spooked. Move them away from buildings, fences, people, other horses, or trees before you mount the horse. Double-ch...
Horse riding is one of those activities that move quickly from being a hobby to becoming a real passion. Equestrian activities have been shown to benefit children, people with disabilities and those who need to gain confidence in their athletic abilities. It provides a social venue as well as an int...