Horse Riding & Equestrian Sports
        Whether you're riding for recreation or you're competing with your horse, we'll be your resource for everything related to equine sports, including safety tips, training and more.
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         Olympic Equestrian Rules, Judging, and Officials
         
        
       
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         How to Mount a Horse to Ride
         
        
       
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         How Much Should You Ride an Older Horse?
         
        
       
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         Training Your Strong Horse to Have Control
         
        
       
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         How to Ride a Horse Safely
         
        
       
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         How to Post the Trot
         
        
       
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         Sitting the Trot
         
        
       
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         The Difference Between English and Western Riding
         
        
       
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         15 Horse Bit Mouthpieces Every Equestrian Should Know
         
        
       
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         10 Common Mistakes First-Time Horse Riders Make
         
        
       
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         Common Beginner Horse Riding Mistakes
         
        
       
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         Phrases You'll Hear During a Riding Lesson
         
        
       
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         Is Horseback Riding a Sport?
         
        
       
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         11 Riding Habits You Don't Want
         
        
       
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         How to Hold the Reins When Riding
         
        
       
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         Are You Too Big for Your Horse?
         
        
       
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         Jumping in Horseback Riding
         
        
       
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         Choosing Boots for Horseback Riding
         
        
       
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         Using a Whip or Crop While Horseback Riding
         
        
       
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         An Introduction to Dressage Riding
         
        
       
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         An Introduction to Endurance Riding
         
        
       
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         What to Wear at an English Horse Show
         
        
       
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         How to Safely Fall Off Your Horse
         
        
       
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         How to Canter or Lope on Your Horse or Pony
         
        
       
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         Tips for Safe Horseback Riding
         
        
       
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         Riding Horses With a Bitless Bridle
         
        
       
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         How to Keep Your Heels Down While Horseback Riding
         
        
       
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         How To Sit in The Saddle Correctly
         
        
       
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         Using Curb Bits for Horse-Riding
         
        
       
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         6 Common Types of English Riding Bits
         
        
       
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         How to Ride a Horse at the Walk
         
        
       
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         Keyhole Race Basics for Beginners
         
        
       
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         Equipment For Safe Horse Riding
         
        
       
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         Schooling in Horse Riding and Shows
         
        
       
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         Barrel Racing Basics for Beginners
         
        
       
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         Learn to Ride Two-Point or Half Seat
         
        
       
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         Essential Items for an Equine First Aid-Kit
         
        
       
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         How to Ride Your Horse and Whoa, Halt or Stop
         
        
       
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         Pole Bending Basics for Beginners
         
        
       
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         Cross-Country Equestrian Jumping
         
        
       
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         Learn How To Dismount from a Horse
         
        
       
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         Essential Horse Manners
         
        
       
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         11 Tips for Riding Horses in Winter
         
        
       
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         Clothes and Tack For Your First Western Horse Show
         
        
       
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         Mistakes To Avoid When You Tack Up to Ride
         
        
       
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         An Introduction to Drill Riding
         
        
       
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         An Introduction to Stadium Jumping
         
        
       
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         Safety Tips for Horseback Trail Riding at Night
         
        
       
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         What to Do When a Horse Pulls or Roots
         
        
       
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         How to Recognize the Correct Diagonal at the Trot
         
        
       
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         An Introduction to Combined Driving
         
        
       
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