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Aureliano Equestrian: Learn the Fine Art of Horse Riding in a One-On-One Setting

Aureliano Equestrian owner Jill Aureliano has been teaching and training since 1990.

Children and the Benefits of Horseback Riding

Your child is begging for horseback riding lessons. They're not cheap, these lessons, and you want to know just what your kid is going to get out of it besides some quality time with a pony named Tinker Bell, Socks, Hobbit, or some similarly cutesy...

The Top 10 Beginner Horse Riding Mistakes

There is a lot to remember when you first start learning to ride a horse. These are common beginning horse riding mistakes and how to avoid them.

10 Different Types of Horse Riding Saddles

Here's a list, photo, and description of all the different types of horse riding saddles associated with English and Western riding that you'll find.

The Top Ten Benefits of Taking up Horse Riding

Whether you are adult or child, if you get the chance of taking up horse riding, there are so many benefits for your health and wellbeing. Find out more about those many benefits...

Five ways to boost your fitness for horse riding

Five ways to become a fitter, better balanced and more effective horse rider, with advice from performance coach, Jon Pitts. 

Learning Horse Riding Could Boost Mental Skills in Kids

– food.ndtv.com According to a new study by Tokyo University in Japan, horse riding may help improve mental skills in kids. Mental or cognitive skills are very important for a kid’s growth and development to help him become a successful individual in the future. Cognitive skills include enhanced learning, memory and problem-solving abilities, among others.Read the full article

Five Things: Benefits from Horse Riding

By Madelaina, age 11 Throughout the world horses play a big role, and not only for efficiency of transport or work. But they provide very beneficial education for children from the young age of three. Even grown-ups are only too welcome to experience a carefree hour or two on horseback, whether it is learning new …

Unusual and cruel? Police pull over pickup with horse riding in the bed

Horse-riding safety device brings new meaning to the term "tail light"

It may look like a bit of disco bling for the equestrian set, but the Tail Lights Rider Safety System has a very serious purpose.

Why I love . . . horse-riding and eventing

Donnacha Anhold on his passion for all things equestrian

Riders may be asked to dismount if they are too hefty for their horse under new guidelines 

It’s a weighty issue which is threatening to unsettle the genteel world of horse riding.

Should We Ban Horse Back Riding In The Bay?

For the love of all things holy, can we not get rid of something fun to do for once…? Horseback riding in the bay is something that seems harmless, and shouldn’t get anyone offended. Well, clearly that’s not the case, because of the horses in the bay. The sea grass is getting damaged. Not boats, …

Therapeutic Riding Proves More Than Horse Play

Parents and caretakers are almost unanimous – for those with disabilities, there's something about horses. The relationships and bonds formed with the animals can be transformative.

Is Riding A Horse Cheaper Than Driving A Car?

Driving is getting more and more expensive due to gas prices. Would riding a horse around be cheaper?

Tips for Riding Your Horse Alone

A solo ride can be a great way to bond with your horse, relax and let your cares slip away. Unfortunately, it can also be dangerous. Accidents happen, so make sure to follow these tips for riding your horse alone:

When Do You Start Riding Your Horse?

“When do you start riding your horse?” This question was being posed to me by a very respected and horse-wise mentor one day long ago, early in my riding development. I thought about it…

Love Horses? This South American Destination Is A Must For Scenic Riding

Take your horsegirl status to new heights with these vacations where you can go horseback riding.

How to Buy a Horse Riding Helmet

Protect yourself while riding a horse by purchasing a helmet with these features and safety standards.