David W Lee

Clicker Dog Training - Where The Idea Came From and 5 Great Tips To Get You Started!

The clicker dog training method has been around for at least 70 years, but it was not until the 1980's that it got introduced in the US. It was 2 marine biologists named Gary Wilkes and Karen Pryor who introduced this and re-popularized it. The idea be... Read >

Children's Horse Riding Helmets

No helmet, no children's horseback riding - it's as simple as that. Both riding instructors and parents of riding students should make this a non-negotiable requirement before any rider places a foot in a stirrup. Riding is an inherently dangerous sport, ... Read >

Horse Riding Skills - What Are The Different Disciplines?

Within the overall heading of 'horse riding' there are different 'disciplines' or 'types' of riding, each of which represent a different aspect of horse riding skills. For many, the two most common styles of riding are 'English' and 'Western' - the lat... Read >

London 2012 Olympics Will Bring Out London's Best

While London always has its doors open for visitors, the Summer Olympics 2012 will have the city's tourism machine in high gear. If you have ever considered England as a vacation destination, this will be the chance of a lifetime to see how adept the Brit... Read >

Horseback Riding For Children - How Quickly Will They Learn?

For parents of novice level riders, thoughts commonly turn to the degree of difficulty associated with mastering the basics of children's horse riding. Unfortunately, as with so many other aspects of riding, the answer is "it depends on your child." A ... Read >

Children's Horse Riding - How Can Parents Help?

In a desire to support their children's horse riding, non riding parents sometimes wonder whether it will be necessary for them to learn some riding skills themselves. Rest assured this is not a requirement in supporting your offspring's newest hobby. ... Read >

Kids Horse Riding - Where To Learn

Making the decision about which riding school to choose for your child can be a tough issue for many parents. What is the most suitable riding school to go to? Will your child be safe? Will they be challenged and is the staff skilled? These are all li... Read >

How Long Does It Take To Learn Horseback Riding?

With the investment having been made in riding lessons, equipment and related expenses, parents often wonder how long it will actually take their child to learn to ride a horse. The most honest answer to the question is that actual mastery of the sport... Read >