Horse Care and Riding 101 - A Beginners Guide

Course Description

Horse Care and Riding 101 - A Beginners Guide

Whether you're brand new to the world of horses or looking for a fresh perspective, this course offers a vibrant and practical introduction to horse care, horsemanship, and riding. It’s designed to help you understand what’s involved in owning and caring for a horse, whether you plan to keep one at home or board it elsewhere. No previous horse experience is needed, and it’s never too late to start your equestrian journey!

You’ll gain insight into the daily needs of a horse—body, mind, and spirit—and explore what it truly takes to be a responsible and confident horse owner.

In the riding-focused sections, we’ll cover the foundational steps in guiding a young or green horse through its training journey. You’ll learn how to work with your horse in ways that foster trust, communication, and long-term partnership. Since both horse and rider are constantly learning from one another, we also explore techniques to make riding safer, more enjoyable, and more effective.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to support your horse’s physical, emotional, and mental well-being
  
• Approaches to starting and training a young horse with patience and understanding
  
• Tips for developing your own riding skills alongside your horse’s training
  
• Core horsemanship principles for safety, connection, and communication
  
• How to build a meaningful and lasting partnership with your horse
  
• Essentials of horse care, including feeding, grooming, shelter, and health basics
  
• Key differences between home-kept horses and boarding options

Who This Course Is For:

• Beginner to intermediate riders
  
• Experienced horse people interested in expanding their approach to training and care
  
• Anyone curious about the realities of horse ownership and riding
  
• First-time or prospective horse owners