Horse Information and Tips for RidersCollection of information about horseback riding, various riding disciplines, equine history and equestrian tips.Benefits to Horse Care- August 28, 2006 The general public loves horses, and it shows. Horses are currently the second most beloved animal. Riding is a noble sport and bonding with the horse will teach young students confidence, responsibility, and respect. Overcoming obstacles through communication introduces you to the effectiveness of body language and the use of the obstacle course at liberty. Benefits to Horse Carehttp://www.riding-stable.com/articles/benefits-to-riding.htm Saddle Seat Described- August 21, 2006 Saddle seat riding began in the United States, when smooth-moving, high-stepping horses were used by plantation owners to travel across their fields. All saddle seat riding is done on the flat never over fences. Saddle Seat Describedhttp://www.riding-stable.com/articles/saddle-seat-described.htm Barrel Racing- August 15, 2006 Events at the rodeo include bull riding, saddle bronc riding, bareback bronc riding, team roping, steer wrestling, calf roping and barrel racing. Little attention has been given to the barrel racing industry which continues to be one of the fastest growing equine sports. Once considered a sideline event of traditional rodeos, barrel racing is now an integral part of most PRCA rodeos. The cowboys introduced barrel racing into their list of events so their wives and...http://www.riding-stable.com/articles/barrel-racing-sport.htm Horse and Rider Vacations- August 15, 2006 Here's what to expect when you vacation on horseback. Some horseback riding stables have trails with trail guides for novice horseback riders. Horseback riding stables usually have rules posted for the safety of both the horseback rider and the horse. Horse and Rider Vacationshttp://www.riding-stable.com/articles/horse-vacation.htm Evolution of Horses- August 8, 2006 Six million years ago lived the most direct ancestor of the modern horse, the Pliohippus. The Pliohippus was the first truly single-hoofed horse. It evolved about seven million years ago in the Pliocene period. The horse is said to have evolved from ancenstors of the Pliohippus. The ancestors toes and foot pads became the modern horses' ergots and splint bones, while the foot pad of earlier evolutions became the frog found in the hoof of modern horses. Evolution of Horseshttp://www.riding-stable-com/articles/evolution-of-horses.htm Great Collection of Recipes for Horse Treats- August 1, 2006 Collection of new recipes to make your horse or pony some delectable, horse, healthy treats. Horse Treat Recipehttp://www.riding-stable.com/horse-cookies.htm |