Horseback Riding Blog | Over the Top Equine

Feb 5, 20213 min read

Boots Shopping

Purchasing a pair of boots is an investment. Boots can last years if you take care of them and purchase the right kind. There are a few...

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Dec 9, 20202 min read

Interview with Kelly - our Owner/Trainer

We took some time with Kelly to ask her a few rapid fire questions with added commentary. 1. How long have you been riding? More than 29...

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Dec 9, 20201 min read

Gifts for Horse Lovers

'Tis the season for gift giving and it can be hard to give a gift to a horse lover when you don't know a lot about the sport. Here are...

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Dec 9, 20202 min read

Helmet Shopping

Get the facts - helmets save lives! 60% or more of horse-related deaths are caused by head injuries. Helmets reduce this possibility by...

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Apr 13, 20202 min read

Yoga for Horse Riders

I know a lot of us are starting to feel like Waldo, napping away. But - while not being able to go out; there are exercises you can do at...

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Mar 20, 20201 min read

Horse Activities for the Home

With many of us being indoors, for the time being, I know we are concerned we won't get our horse fix! Here is a list to keep your mind...

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Mar 13, 20204 min read

Tack Topics #1

Now that we have gotten more acquainted with horseback riding, let's learn anatomy and basic tack knowledge. Tack is any equipment you...

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Mar 6, 20202 min read

Cribbing 101

Cribbing is the bane of a barn manager's existence. Normally thought of as a neurotic behavior, there is an association between stalled...

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Feb 28, 20202 min read

Benefits of Horseback Riding

There are many benefits to horseback riding since it's an all body workout. When riding, your body is kept in an unnatural position:...

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Feb 21, 20203 min read

Grooming - the Art of Keeping a Horse Clean

Grooming is an important part of horsemanship and has multiple benefits. The main goals are to prevent saddle sores, which occur when...

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Feb 14, 20202 min read

So You've Never Been Around a Horse Before - Basic Barn Safety

While our owner and head trainer, Kelly, has been around horses since she was little, we know that not everyone is as lucky. Here are...

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Feb 7, 20201 min read

From Hungry to Thriving

Ranger came to us as an abandonment/starvation case. His family forgot about him once he got old and left him in a pasture by himself....

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Aug 10, 20171 min read

Equifest Fun

We had a wonderful time at Lamplight last week! We are finally back to work after relaxing. All of our students did so well and we are so...

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Jun 23, 20171 min read

First Show of Season

Some of our students having fun in and out of the ring.

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Jun 14, 20171 min read

Cows Cooling Off on a Hot Day

It was a hot day, so Lucifer decided to stand in the water buckets to cool off. Maybe need to get a kid's pool.

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Jun 12, 20171 min read

Summer Fun on a Hot Day

Look at the joy on her face! Maybe we should offer swimming lessons!

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