Ideas and inspiration to enjoy riding in Japan—trekking, scenery, and experiences beyond the arena.
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
February 14th is Valentine’s Day. In some countries, people might send flowers to their partners or express gratitude from men to women in various ways. In Japan, women traditionally give chocolates, but are your gift chocolates already decided? In this article, we introduce charming ‘horse-themed’ chocolates that are perfect not only as genuine gifts for … Read more
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
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
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
As you continue riding lessons, you’ll gradually start tackling more challenging skills. But sometimes, repeated failures or lack of progress can dampen your motivation… So, how do riders break out of slumps? Here are some effective strategies! Watch Expert Videos and Lessons In any discipline, ‘learning by watching’ is incredibly important. When you struggle to … Read more
