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Enhancing your riding skills can involve various strategies, such as accumulating riding experience by practicing with different saddles, improving your balance, and increasing your flexibility. Among these, flexibility is often said to be higher in children than in adults, which contributes to faster progress in horse riding. As we age, flexibility gradually diminishes. This decline … Read more
Hiders and Followers Are you familiar with the terms ‘hiders’ and ‘followers’? These words describe the maternal behavior of herbivores. The difference is related to their habitat and survival strategies, showing adaptations for staying safe from predators. Let’s explore what each term means. Hiders Hiders are animals whose mothers often leave their young hidden in … Read more
Seeing thoroughbreds and Anglo-Arabians at riding clubs, their dynamic running and toned muscles are truly breathtaking, aren’t they? But did you know there are other breeds that are equally talked about for their beauty and handsome appearance? In this article, we’ll introduce the top two most beautiful horse breeds! Later, we also showcase some of … Read more
Do you have unconscious habits? Sometimes, you might do something without deliberately thinking about it, only to realize it after someone points it out. Just like humans have habits, horses also develop certain behaviors. If these habits are harmless, that’s fine, but if they negatively impact the horse’s health, it’s important to address them. Identifying … Read more
Herbivores are said to have a significantly wider field of view compared to humans and carnivores. In the first half of this article, we will answer questions such as how much range horses can actually see and whether there’s a connection to their horizontally elongated pupils. The second half will include tips on how to … Read more
Winter has arrived with colder temperatures. How do you enjoy horseback riding during this season? Because of the cold, many people may hesitate to go outside or find it hard to move, leading some to cancel their riding lessons. However, winter offers unique ways to enjoy horseback riding, and missing out because of the cold … Read more
Horseback riding seems to have a relatively small number of enthusiasts, making it difficult to find specialized books at general bookstores. However, among riders, there are those who want to read about horses even when they are at home, or those seeking tips to improve their riding skills. In this article, we introduce a selection … Read more
Types and Uses of Protective Gear for Practice and Competitions You may have seen protective gear wrapped around riding horses’ legs. These are divided into front and hind leg protectors, but some riding clubs or horses only wear them on the front legs.Although they look similar, there are differences depending on their purpose and the … Read more
Are you aware that there are many proverbs and idiomatic expressions that include the word ‘horse’? This time, instead of usual topics, we want to explore horses through these sayings and idioms. Understanding the meanings of these phrases allows you to imagine the horse’s image and find the fun in learning. It’s also a great … Read more
As you age, your metabolism tends to slow down compared to your younger days, making it harder to lose weight. Many people find that they could easily shed pounds with just a little exercise when they were younger, even if they overindulged in food. If you’re struggling to lose weight despite your efforts, horseback riding … Read more
