Horse Riding & Training

How the Domestication of Horses Changed Human Civilization
Saddle Society Team
The partnership between humans and horses stands as one of the most transformative relationships in our species’ development. From ...

How to Fix a Horse That Has Trouble Picking Up a Lope
Saddle Society Team
Smooth, balanced transitions between gaits are the hallmark of a well-trained horse. However, many riders encounter challenges when asking their ...

How to Fix a Horse That Won’t Stop or Slow Down
Saddle Society Team
Riding a horse that refuses to slow down or stop can be not just frustrating but genuinely dangerous. This common ...

The Role of Lunging in Building a Stronger, More Balanced Horse
Saddle Society Team
Lunging—the practice of having a horse move in circles around a handler—represents one of the most versatile and valuable ...

How to Train a Horse to Walk, Trot, and Canter Smoothly
Saddle Society Team
The journey of training a horse to move with grace, balance, and responsiveness is both an art and a science. ...