#Beginners

"Yet when all the books have been read and reread, it boils down to the horse, his human companion, and what goes on between them." -Walter Farley

Sep 10, 20191 min read

Fall Roster almost full!

We have just a few spots left in our fall roster for riders wanting to book into one of our programs. In our Hippotherapy program we have...

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Apr 26, 20191 min read

Discover Horses Spring Session Starts Soon!

Herbie would like to invite you all to check out our Discover Horses Program. Our spring session begins on Saturday May the 4th and we...

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Apr 26, 20191 min read

Back in the saddle again!

Finally! Spring is here and our horses are almost tuned up, cleaned up, and ready for lessons again. Riding 4 Life has a handful of...

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Oct 21, 20171 min read

Great First Year of Discover Horses!

Our Discover Horses Program was a roaring success this year (it's first year) and was fully booked right till the end. While we're sad...

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Feb 16, 20171 min read

DISCOVER HORSES

Riding 4 Life is excited to announce a new program this year. Discover Horses is designed for riders aged 5 - 9 years of age who have...

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Mar 20, 20152 min read

How young is too young to ride a horse?

I often say that I was born on a horse when I describe my life long horsemanship education. And yes, there are several pictures of me as...

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Aug 28, 20142 min read

Ground Work - the building blocks for confidence

Compared to her mare Sugar, Hannah is kinda small. But size doesn't seem to matter too much for Hannah now that she's learning all about...

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Jul 15, 20141 min read

How much does a horse cost anyway?

Many of my clients have considered if and when they should purchase their own horse. They also wonder why riding lessons can be so...

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Jul 11, 20142 min read

Wondering if you're headed in the right direction?

The other day I was talking to one of my clients about the progress she's made since she started learning how to ride just over a year...

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Jun 29, 20142 min read

Benefits of Horsemanship

There's no doubt that horses can be a lot of fun. But did you know that riding can also improve your physical and mental well-being? ...

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Jun 15, 20142 min read

What can I expect at my first lesson?

Most riding lessons geared toward beginners aim to teach more than just how to do the actual riding. As your instructor, I want to make...

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Jun 5, 20142 min read

What gear do I need to safely ride a horse?

While it's true that riding horses can be dangerous and does carry some risks, it is still a relatively safe sport as long as you have...