There are many different ways to enjoy the great outdoors. For some, nothing beats the feeling of exploring on horseback. Others prefer the thrill and excitement of hitting the trails on a motorcycle. But which is better for trail riding: a horse or a motorcycle? For trail riding, horses get the nod over motorcycles. While …
Trail riding is a great way to get out and explore the outdoors, but it’s not without its challenges. One of those difficulties is carrying basic supplies like sunscreen, a cell phone, or water on long-distance horse rides. That’s when saddlebags- either pommel or cantle bags come in handy. Saddlebags, pommel bags, and cantle bags …
Our neighbor owns a pair of massive Belgians they use to pull their trail wagons. Recently, my grandson was watching the horses and asked if a person could ride a Belgian. I thought it was a good question to research since we’ve never seen anyone ride our neighbor’s horses. Belgians can be ridden, and some …
We rode horses all day in Bogue Chitto State Park but didn’t travel too far from our starting point. The trails were rough and winding, but our ride made me wonder how far a horse can travel in a day. Competitive endurance horses can travel up to 100 miles a day, but a typical horse …
Thoroughbreds are best known for their racing prowess; however, many off-track thoroughbreds are retrained in other disciplines. So the question arises, do thoroughbreds make good trail riding horses? Generally, Thoroughbreds don’t make good trail riding horses, especially for beginner riders. They spook easily, are high-strung, and aren’t surefooted. A typical Thoroughbred is athletic, intelligent, and …
When you think about horse racing, the breed of horse that comes to mind is thoroughbred. These horses are legendary racers, but are they good horses? Thoroughbreds are good horses; they have superb agility, fantastic speed, and an exceptional spirit. Although best known as racehorses, they excel in many other equine activities. Thoroughbreds are feisty, …
Every Mardi Gras, we watch the Clydesdale horses pull wagons through the streets of New Orleans. Seeing the horses up close made me wonder if they’re too big for a person to ride, so I researched the Clydesdale breed to find out. Clydesdale horses aren’t too big to ride. Although Clydesdales are huge horses primarily …