Category: Riding Lessons

Riding horses is a combination of strength, timing, and balance. A father of a darling girl and I were talking last week and he said that he wanted his daughter to ride more and not have to do the work part of the catching, grooming, and saddling. I smiled as I explained. Riding horses is a combination of strength, timing, and balance. Kids in this country are physically weak (unless they are actively involved with weight training and physical conditioning 4+ times a week.) When you walk out to the field, you are clearing your stress from being under fluorescent…

You know that feeling when you're standing next to a horse for the first time? That mix of excitement, nervousness, and pure wonder? We see it all the time here at WildeWood Farm, and honestly, it never gets old. Whether you're five years old or fifty-five, there's something magical about connecting with these incredible animals. Horseback Riding Lessons Aren't Just About Learning to Post or Perfecting Your Canter After more than three decades of teaching riders, we've learned that horseback riding lessons aren't just about learning to post or perfecting your canter. Sure, those skills matter, but what really happens…