Horseback Riding

The main goal of this blog is to share my experiences of casual horseback riding. From those getting started to those who just want a fun perspective, these horseback riding posts cover a lot of fun horseriding topics.

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  • My family and I rang in the new year with a trip to St. Augustine, FL. Located just south of Jacksonville, this historic city harbors Spanish culture from the conquistadors to gorgeous marine activities and sea life, and a few forts that are national park monuments as well. There are central locations with crowds and…


  • What’s been the buzz in the last few years in horseback riding? Dude Ranches! Or “guest ranches.” But what are dude ranches? You probably know it isn’t just the title to a Blink 182 album (couldn’t help myself). What’s included? What do you get from them? Dude ranches are cool in all, but what are…


  • Saddling a horse is the most important thing to learn for horseback riding – aside from grooming. Saddling sets the tone for how your horse will feel for the ride and potentially long-term after being saddled many times. This post reviews the basics of saddling up a horse from the saddle pad to the breast…


  • Are you new to horseback trail riding? Wondering what to bring on your first trail ride? Maybe you’ve been on a few rides but want to start investing in some equipment. You’ve come to the right article! In this post, I’ll explain what the top 5 things to bring with you on a trail ride.…


  • There are two main ways to get to Rocky Mountain National Park. Either US-36 from Denver or US-34 from Loveland. If you take US-34, you will pass Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch on your way through the foothills and into the mountain range. When you think of Rocky Mountain National Park [RMNP], you do not think…