This weekend my grandchildren joined us on a six-hour community trail ride. There were over 100 riders and lots of kids. Some parents brought children that had no business being on a horse and were too inexperienced for such a ride, but luckily there were no serious injuries. The safest way to learn to ride …
While at a rodeo, a large man dressed for horseback riding passed us. My observant grandson remarked, “He’s too big to ride.” His statement led to a lively discussion about the maximum weight a horse can safely carry. Some believed that the limit was 250 pounds, while others claimed that horses could handle up to …
Did you know that horseback riding can burn as many calories as moderate-intensity exercises like cycling? Drawing from my experience with horses, including the care and training of my six horses, I’ve gained firsthand insight into the physical demands of riding. This article answers this common question: Is horseback riding exercise? We’ll explore the physical …