Riding Free Blog — horseback riding

Part 1: 5 Tips for Trail Riding with Kids

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Part 1: 5 Tips for Trail Riding with Kids
Riding with kids...It can be super intimidating to trailer out somewhere new. Like those first outings you had with them as babies.  So much to remember...then add horses in! Whew! We have a few tips to help you out.

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Western Kid Holiday Gift Guide - $100 or Less!

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Western Kid Holiday Gift Guide - $100 or Less!
Holiday shopping for your little cowgirl or cowboy made a little easier with this short list of products with links (many even on Amazon!).  Happy Holidays friends!

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No More Skipping the Groundwork!

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No More Skipping the Groundwork!
Suggestions on groundwork exercises to do with your kids and their horses.  Links to youtube videos and content to help your kids get started.

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How to Decide if It's Time to Change your Child's Horse - With Tips from the McLeod Sisters

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How to Decide if It's Time to Change your Child's Horse - With Tips from the McLeod Sisters
We dive in with the McLeod sisters to help determine if it’s time to change your child’s horse.

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5 Games to Play on Your Horse - Kids and Adults!

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5 Games to Play on Your Horse - Kids and Adults!

Today's post is a follow up from our last one and gives you 5 tactical ideas to keep riding FUN for your kids, especially after a set back.  "But riding horses is fun in itself!"  Yes!  But tell that to your kid who has 7,000 distractions pulling them away from this sport each day... First, thank you so much for reading.  Our first blog post was intimidating and you guys made us want to continue with your positive feedback.  What a great community! So you could be coming off a set back with your kids, like a fall or their horse just...

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