Enjoying Horse Riding

When you see equestrian competitions like those in the Olympics, fast-paced horse races, or scenes in movies and dramas featuring horses, there is often a person riding skillfully and stylishly. Have you ever tried riding yourself and then felt lower back pain or that your body doesn’t move as you’d like? It’s common to think … Read more

One common concern when starting horseback riding is how to handle a horse that doesn’t listen. Should you scold it? Try to appease and coax it? Feeling anxious when your horse doesn’t obey can be frustrating, and figuring out what to do makes the situation even more confusing.In this article, we’ve compiled essential points to … Read more

Balance Ball Starting horse riding can lead to full-body muscle soreness and a realization of how difficult it is to move your body as expected. While watching horse riding is elegant, maintaining correct posture is key for proper aids and requires training and practice.Any sport needs training and practice, and horse riding particularly emphasizes balance … Read more

Popular as a logo for clothing brands, ‘Polo’ is a sport that few people in Japan have the chance to watch. In this article, we’ll explore the history of polo, its connection to Japan, the rules of the game, and showcase some thrilling videos! Polo Originated from Conflict History of Polo Watching a polo match … Read more

Do you know about half-halt? Can you explain it in detail? Some riders might confidently say they regularly perform half-halt during lessons, but in reality, many do not fully understand it or perform it unconsciously. Understanding and practicing half-halt allows you to achieve higher riding skills. Here, we explain what half-halt is, when to use … Read more

Archery is shot while galloping along a straight course on horseback—Yabusame. It might seem difficult since it requires both horsemanship and archery skills. However, did you know that there are farms and riding clubs where you can actually experience Yabusame? In this article, we introduce the history of Yabusame and details about trial courses. What … Read more

Horseback Riding: 4 Exciting Ways to Enjoy What images come to mind when you think of horseback riding? Perhaps an elegant experience in nature, befriending horses, or a luxury hobby for the wealthy. Few people interact with horses daily, often viewing it as a distant or aspirational activity. However, there are actually many accessible ways … Read more

Have you ever heard of ‘Tellington Touch’ or ‘T-Touch’? In this article, we introduce the basics and benefits of T-Touch to deepen your relationship with your horse. What is T-Touch? Basics and Knowledge https://jodhpurs.jp/c/lifestyle/lifestyle_book/lifestyle_book_equestrian/isbn9784901071024 T-Touch was developed in 1983 by experienced horse trainer Linda Tarrinton-Jones. It was inspired when she noticed that gently stroking in … Read more

What kind of situations make you feel good impressions of people? Likely, you favor those who compliment you or make you feel safe. Conversely, it’s hard to have a positive impression of someone who constantly does unpleasant things. The same applies to horses. In this article, we will explain what horses dislike and what makes … Read more

As the cold season intensifies, some people might hesitate to go outside due to the chilly weather. In some regions, snow may prevent casual horseback riding adventures. It’s understandable that many feel disappointed about not being able to enjoy horseback riding, or are eager to do it as soon as possible. For these individuals, horse … Read more