Does my child need riding experience?
No. Complete beginners start on the ground with safety, observation and a guided introduction. Riding begins only when learner and horse are ready.
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A practical library for young people, parents, schools, carers, riders and anyone who wants to replace assumptions with observation.
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A lifelong decision begins with informed questions.
Responsible adoption considers the horse’s health, temperament, history, companionship, living environment, daily care, financial commitment and long-term future. It is never a quick transfer based on a photograph.
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Horse fact / Horse fiction
Horses only sleep standing up.
Fiction
Horses can doze standing, but they also need to lie down for important REM sleep.
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