You may think that riding during the winter isn’t a good idea – after all, it’s freezing cold with ice, snow and wind… who’d want to go out in that? Your horse would! Those commercials you see with riders charging through snowbanks and snow-covered fields aren’t just “made for TV.” Taking your horse riding during [...]
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Is Horse Riding in Winter Really a Good Idea?
Posted in Horse Riding Safety on February 11, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Winter Tips for Riding Your Horse
Posted in Horse Health Issues, Horse Riding Safety on December 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Now that the weather is turning much colder for most, attention needs to be turned to taking proper care of your horse in cold weather. While riding is still possible in the winter as horses can handle the cold better than most animals, it’s important to adjust the care you take to keep your horses [...]
Your Riding Helmet Checklist
Posted in Horse Riding Safety on November 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Choosing a riding helmet is much more than finding one that looks cool or is the right color. Making sure you have a properly fitting helmet that is the right shape and size for your head can prevent serious brain injury in the event of a fall. Here is a checklist you can use to [...]
Helmet Safety – Finding the Right Fitting Helmet for Horse Riding
Posted in Horse Riding Safety on November 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Helmets are essential to horse riding. It is the one thing standing between you and serious injury in the event of a fall off of your horse. Did you know: Horseback riding, along with motorcycle and auto racing, are the activities with the highest risk of head injuries. Falling from as little as two feet [...]
Tips for Making Horse Riding a Safe and Enjoyable Experience – Part 3 Trail Riding
Posted in Horse Riding Safety on November 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Last time we looked at horse riding safety, we talked about ensuring the safety of your tack and equipment as well as staying alert at all times while riding (if you haven’t checked it out yet, Part 1 covered basic safety tips, especially for beginners). Today we’re going to look at some safety tips for [...]
Tips for Making Horse Riding a Safe and Enjoyable Experience – Part 2
Posted in Horse Riding Safety on November 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
In our last blog post, we focused on beginning rider safety when you are out for those fall horse rides. Today we’re going to look at a few more safety tips – in particular, tack and equipment safety. Check your tack and equipment regularly. Start with a thorough check of all of your tack and [...]
Tips for Making Horse Riding a Safe and Enjoyable Experience – Part 1
Posted in Horse Riding Safety, tagged equestrian riding, Hawkeye Tack & Western Wear, horse riding, Horse Riding Safety, horse riding safety tips on November 10, 2009 | 1 Comment »
With fall upon us, it’s tempting to try to be outside as much as possible to enjoy the last few days of beautiful weather before winter is upon us. With the cool, crisp air (and the last few warm days that sneak in) and the leaves changing to bright, bold colors, it’s tempting to want [...]
