Horse | Beginner Basics
Getting Started with Your Horse
If you have little or no experience with horses, studying the following lessons will be very important to you. These lessons are the “backbone” of your riding education. Learning these basics will help ensure that you become an educated rider.
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Choosing a Stable for Your Horse
The majority of horse owners keep their horses in stables. Many of them would like to take care of their…
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Your Child’s First Pony
Pony Pitfalls Even though you may have had a wonderful experience with your own first pony, you have probably come…
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Leasing a Horse
There are many advantages and disadvantages of leasing a horse. Depending on your particular situation, you can decide whether leasing…
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Cleaning & Protecting Leather
It is very important to care for your leather items from the first day you buy them. The most important…
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The English Saddle
English Saddle Parts Pompel Twist Seat Cantle Panel Skirt Stirrup Bar ( Under the skirt ) Stirrup Iron Saddle Flap…
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The Western Saddle
Western Saddle Parts Horn Swell Seat Cantle Gullet ( Underside ) Concho Latigo Carrier Jockey Fender Rigging Ring Rear Housing…
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Horse Gaits
Most horse breeds possess the 4 natural gaits described below. However, some breeds have a 5th, 6th or 7th gait…
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Other Horse Colored Breeds
Appaloosa Coat Patterns The Appaloosa coat pattern is not really a specific color, it is actually a horse breed! Some…
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Horse Coat Colors
This section is written for the beginner rider who is learning to associate horse color names with the visual color…
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Basic Horse Terminology
Adult Horses Terminology MARE – Adult female horse (3 years and older). GELDING – Castrated adult male horse (3 years…