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Horse Riding Schools in Maghera, County Londonderry

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Fort Centre Riding For Disabled

Fort Centre Riding For Disabled
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Horseboxes or Trailers: Which Suits You? FEATURE

Horseboxes or Trailers: Which Suits You?

Choosing between a horsebox and a trailer is a rite of passage for UK riders. One promises freedom, the other flexibility. Both come with costs, quirks, and the odd heart-in-mouth moment on a windy A-road. Let’s cut through the noise and look at what actually fits real riding life.

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Why you REALLY should take riding lessons before buying a horse FEATURE

Why you REALLY should take riding lessons before buying a horse

Have you ever heard the saying that "you can't buy happiness"? Well, there are some exceptions to this rule - and investing in horse riding lessons before you buy a horse might just be one of them!

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Gaits of the Horse FEATURE

Gaits of the Horse

The gaits of a horse refer to the way the horse moves across the ground. Humans, at least in their bipedal form, have only two gaits, the walk and the run. Both these gaits are two beat, the main difference being the run has a moment of suspension where the person is airborne, whereas the walk has a foot on the ground at all times.

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Mucking out - improve the experience FEATURE

Mucking out - improve the experience

Even for the most dedicated horse lover, mucking out the stables can be a downright unpleasant task. However, there are ways to make that task more bearable, if not outright enjoyable.

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Get a slower collected lope FEATURE

Get a slower collected lope

When training your horse to have a slow, collected lope, the first step is to understand clearly what the horse must do with his body to slow down and collect himself. Too many people think that a headset is the same thing as collection; in fact, nothing could be further from the truth.

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Balance your love of riding with love of life FEATURE

Balance your love of riding with love of life

If you have been riding, showing and generally enjoying your horse for years, there is no reason to give up your favorite sport when the time comes to head off to college. Getting a great education is important, but that does not mean you have to stop riding.

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Practicing for the horse show FEATURE

Practicing for the horse show

They say that practice makes perfect, and that is certainly true when it comes to competing in horse shows. From the moment you and your horse walk into the arena, you will be under the watchful eye of the judge, and you will be judged on a number of different criteria.

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How to train a horse with body language FEATURE

How to train a horse with body language

You can learn how to train a horse effectively by laying a groundwork of basic communication at the beginning of the process. Once the basics are established, more advanced work comes easily.

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Invest in lessons before buying a horse FEATURE

Invest in lessons before buying a horse

Many people have dreamed for years of having their own horse, and when financial circumstances allow it is all too tempting for horse lovers to run right out and buy the horse of their dreams. This is certainly understandable, but in the long run it is a good idea to prepare carefully for such a big commitment.

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How to choose a riding school FEATURE

How to choose a riding school

Whether you are an excited beginner or very experienced rider, it is often best to consider a few things when choosing a Riding School that meets your requirements.

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