Basic Training by David O'Connor | Episode Fifteen: Rider responsibilities
Choosing your direction and speed
Riding
Everything you need to know to enjoy riding your horse. No matter what your style: English riding, Western riding, trail riding, showing, dressage or jumping, you’ll find useful information here on how to train and riding your horse.
Basic Training with David O'Connor
Basic Training by David O'Connor | Episode Thirteen: Riding through water
Keep your horse’s point of view in mind
Basic Training by David O'Connor | Episode Twelve: Leading though water
Training a horse to go through water takes preparation and patience
Basic Training by David O'Connor | Episode Eleven: Spooking
Go by a scary object rather than toward it
Tack and Apparel
Winter Essentials: Choosing a blanket with your horse’s comfort in mind
How to narrow down your horse blanket options by function and purpose.
Quick tack safety check
Inspect four areas to make sure your bridle and saddle are in good shape.
A surprising clue to saddle fit
Sweat patterns can indicate poor saddle fit long before rubs or soreness occurs.
A Buyer's Guide To Trail Saddles
Whether you prefer English, Western, Australian or endurance styles, you’ll find an array of saddles engineered to keep you and your horse comfortable over miles on the trails.
The Horse-Riding Athlete | Be Equestrian Fit
Learn how your training (physical and mental) affects performance in your equestrian sport.
Strong for Your Horse Life | Be Equestrian Fit
Learn how strength and being fit improves your horse life in and out of the saddle.
Rest Days Aren’t Just for Holidays | Be Equestrian Fit
Days off are an important part of achieving your fitness and riding goals.
Fuel Your Ride | Be Equestrian Fit
Feed yourself like you feed your horse to stay healthy and energized for your ride.
Equipment for At-Home Exercise | Be Equestrian Fit
It doesn’t take a full-service facility to get in shape; only creativity and consistency.
Exercise Your Way to Better Riding | Be Equestrian Fit
Though the horse lifestyle is an active one, it’s not enough to keep you competitive and able to enjoy your horse long into adulthood.
