Riding to Lose

Living on the East Coast, and having a pretty nice sizeable farm, I am able to ride out for miles. However, I do enjoy working with the horses in the ring, to see what they know, and what they are capable of. I do strongly believe in ring work.  It's a bonding experience for horse and rider...and most importantly builds confidence in both.

Horses are beautiful, intellegent creatures. If you've never taken a horseback ride before, it may be something to add to your 2013 list of goals.  Riding is a great work out, and humbling if you happen to be atop a schooling master (a horse trained well enough to help in training the rider.)  Riding is also a great way to tone the inner thighs, calves and arms.  If you think you're already fit, just put on a pair of those riding pants (breeches).  Talk about sausage skins....and yet I wouldn't ride in anything else.