Will my child ride a pony or a horse?
Most of Our Lesson Horses are Actually Large Ponies or Small Horses One of the first questions new horse families ask is, "Will my child ride…
By Hannah Zapletal
WildeWood Farm: Above and Beyond Riding Lessons
At WildeWood Farm, education has always been a top priority. From learning about therapeutic riding to riding mechanics, you’ll find a wealth of educational information in the articles provided below.
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Why Happy Lesson Horses Matter
One comment we hear often from visitors at WildeWood Farm is: "Your horses look so happy." It's one of the compliments that means the most to…
Riding Mechanics – A Series by Ms. Hannah
The mechanics of horseback riding is something that is taught during lessons at WildeWood Farm. The following information will help both riders young and old understand…
Understanding the Difference Between Hippotherapy, Therapeutic Riding, and Riding Lessons
Not All Horse Programs Are the Same People who are new to the horse world are often surprised to learn that not all riding programs serve…
Horseback Riding: What’s the cost and who pays for it?
Horseback riding is a teamwork partnership between a 1,000+ pound animal and a human (Both can be of varying sizes). The tricky part is that neither…
Who Is Monty Roberts and Why His Work Shapes What We Do at WildeWood Farm
From time to time, new families ask thoughtful questions about how horses are trained and why the horses at WildeWood Farm respond the way they do.…
Make Them Carry Their Saddle
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…