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Category: Riding Facts, Tips, & Tricks

link to 10 Things Your Riding Instructor Wants You to Know

10 Things Your Riding Instructor Wants You to Know

Ever wonder what it's like to be a riding instructor? A trainer? A barn manager? It looks like such a fun job seeing you get to work with horses all day long! Though we really do love our jobs, there...

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link to Is Horseback Riding A Sport? The Truth

Is Horseback Riding A Sport? The Truth

During my time spent in the horse industry, I have had debate after debate regarding whether or not horseback riding is a sport or if it is considered just another activity. As an equestrian and...

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link to 5 Reasons You Should Clean Your Leather Saddle Regularly

5 Reasons You Should Clean Your Leather Saddle Regularly

Most of the saddles seen being used in all riding disciplines in the horse industry are made from leather. This means that both English and Western saddles are usually made from leather regardless of...

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link to 10 Riding Tips for Beginners

10 Riding Tips for Beginners

Being a riding instructor, I must teach my students from the ground up about what it takes to be a good rider and how to ride and care for a horse in the first place. Because of this, I have had to...

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link to Pros & Cons of No-Stirrup-November

Pros & Cons of No-Stirrup-November

No stirrup November is a popular thing done among equestrians of all ages and all disciplines. The simple rule is this: No stirrups are allowed to be used during the month of November. The goal of...

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link to 5 Benefits Children Get from Riding Horses

5 Benefits Children Get from Riding Horses

Riding horses and being around them is so so fun! But did you know that working with and riding horses is more than just a fun sport? There are so many benefits to riding horses which is a big reason...

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My name is Hailey Johnson and I have a passion for horses. I have experience in both English and western styles of riding. I have many years of experience with horses of all shapes, sizes, and breeds including Arabians, Thoroughbreds, Quarter Horses, Missouri Fox Trotters, Saddlebreds, and more. I am excited to share my knowledge of horses with the world!

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