by Lacy Hawkins | Feb 24, 2020
When getting started with Western-style horse riding, it can be tough to figure out where exactly to start learning. There are tons of resources available to you, but not all of them are equal when it comes to quality content. Today, I’ll round up a few of the best...
by Lacy Hawkins | Feb 21, 2020
Horses are delicate creatures that respond to subtle body language and movement much more than other animals. Understanding the message you convey through your body movements is essential to having a good relationship with your horse. Read on to find out how you can...
by Lacy Hawkins | Feb 4, 2020
What determines your choice for a bit or bitless bridle? Well, it depends on a various amount of factors. This includes but is not limited to, style of riding, horse breed, skill level of the rider, level of your horse’s training, and how much money you can put into...
by Lacy Hawkins | Feb 2, 2020
Ask someone who is unfamiliar with the equine field what words they most closely relate to horses – you’ll probably hear a chorus of “spurs,” “bits,” and “blinders” intertwined with the most common answer: saddles. To some, a saddle is a saddle, but those people...
by Lacy Hawkins | Jan 28, 2020
Animal domestication has been present for thousands of years, but few animals have provided as much value as the horse. The horse has given humans an unparalleled and unique freedom that only mechanical inventions have outmatched. Let’s take a look at the various...
by Lacy Hawkins | Jan 3, 2020
Domestication is when a wild animal is taken into captivity and tamed. In the US, there are still wild horses roaming free in some areas, which means domestication can still happen to this day. Domestication helps to increase the gene pool in animals, and it can...
