While many people associate horses with carrots, you might be surprised to learn that they enjoy a variety of other foods. Since starting horseback riding, some enthusiasts have noticed their horses’ unexpected tastes, which we explore in this video. Let’s consider horse preferences and snack precautions while watching this fun footage. Watch the Featured Video! … Read more
Stories from the Sengoku period are often taught in school classes, so many people have some memories of them. Additionally, many history enthusiasts enjoy movies themed around the Sengoku period. Such movies often depict military commanders riding horses into battle. Horses played an active role during the Sengoku era, actively participating alongside humans. In this … Read more
Building trust with others in human society involves kindness, respecting rules, and gentle interactions. However, gaining trust from horses requires a different approach. Here, we introduce key points for earning a horse’s trust without even riding them. Approaching Horses Correctly If you want to be friendly and trustworthy to horses, it’s essential to approach them … Read more
Equia has compiled a list of high schools and universities with equestrian clubs, but we’ve also researched middle and elementary schools. While not widespread across the country, for those who want to learn equestrian skills early and nearby, considering these schools as options can be beneficial. Middle Schools with Equestrian Clubs Characteristics of Middle Schools … Read more
“Lowering your heels” is one of the first lessons in horseback riding. It’s an essential point for maintaining proper riding posture. While the phrase might sound simple, many beginners struggle with keeping their heels down during lessons, often having their instructors point it out repeatedly. Some riders might feel they’re keeping their heels down, but … Read more
Brushing and styling the tail—many of us usually discard horse hair after grooming. However, surprisingly, there are many products made from horse hair! In this article, we’ll introduce some common uses of horse hair that you might have seen before. Brushes and Paintbrushes Using animal hair for brushes and paintbrushes probably comes to mind first. … Read more
Living within human society makes earning trust from those around us essential. Gaining trust increases responsibilities, fosters friendly relationships, and allows us to contribute to society. To earn trust, we must consistently follow rules and promises, be honest, and act with integrity. However, when it comes to horseback riding, earning trust from horses requires a … Read more
Are you starting horseback riding but not improving as quickly as you’d like, and wondering if you’re just not cut out for it? Before you feel discouraged or consider quitting riding altogether, please wait a moment. Horseback riding is not like individual sports where improvement depends solely on practice; it’s a sport that requires harmonizing … Read more
Horses in our care often need regular hair clipping, right? But why exactly do we shear their hair, and when is the best time to do so? Also, is a human hair clipper suitable for horse shearing? In this article, we introduce a video that answers these questions! Here’s the video we’re featuring! Staff members … Read more
Do you have a favorite horse? Horses are living creatures, and each has its own personality. After riding several times, you’ll find horses that suit you well and ones you want to ride again. When you encounter those, it’s delightful, but riding unfamiliar or unfamiliar horses can also cause anxiety. In this article, we introduce … Read more
