Welcome to Horse Rookie, an educational website dedicated to helping equestrians of all levels (especially rookies) answer common questions, make informed decisions, and have more fun with their horses.
If you’re new here (a.k.a. Rookie Horse Rookie), we suggest starting with our most popular articles and resources.
Horse Online Courses
- All About Bits
- Believe in Your Magic
- Equine Welfare & Management
- How to Ride & Handle Horses
- The Discovery Course
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Horse Apparel
- What to Wear Horseback Riding (With Pictures)
- 12 Most Comfortable Cowboy Boots for Walking All Day Long
- 10 Best Brands: No-Regrets Riding Breeches
- 9 Rookie Approved Horseback Riding Boots for Beginners
- 9 Best Boots for Western Horseback Riding
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Horse Gear
- Horseback Riding Safety Equipment Worth Every Penny
- 16 Common Types of Horse Bits (A Helpful Illustrated Guide)
- Horseback Riding Equipment List: What You Need & What You Don’t
- 10 Best Stirrups for Jumping Clear (And Staying Safe)
- 6 Best Saddle Pads for Trail Riding (And Happy Horses)
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Horse Care
Horse Riding
- How to Ride a Horse for Beginners (Basics, Safety, Mistakes)
- 20 Different Types of Western Riding (With Video Examples)
- Say Yes to the Horse: 11 Best Breeds for First Time Owners
- Keep Calm & Ride On: Meet 3 of the Calmest Horse Breeds
- Horse Riding for Older Adults: Why It’s Never Too Late
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Horse Tips
- 33 Things You Can Do Today to Calm Your Riding Nerves Forever
- Expert Tips on How to Create the 3 Easiest Mane Braids
- 5 Weird Reining Stop Tips That Actually Work
- The Ultimate Packing & Horse Trailering Checklist
- Horse Jumping Tips Beginners Can Put Into Practice Today
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Horse Resources
- Braided Equestrian Diversity Project
- 99 Fun & Incredible Horse Facts for Kids
- Horse Trailer Weight by the Numbers (63 Types & Models)
- Easy Horse Weight Calculator (Weanling, Yearling, Adult)
- Nervous Nelly: Horse Rider Anxiety Quiz
- Equestrian Media Guide: Best Vlogs and Podcasts
- Horse FAQs (Breeds, Mindset, Health, Riding, etc.)
Happy Trails!
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