I know I can say, training aside, there is a social aspect to riding. It is nice to have some company on a long conditioning ride or when I have a greenie out for his first couple trail rides (ok I guess we are always training.... right?). It is nice to spend some time out on the trail with those we get along with and share the same horsey interests with, while riding in beautiful open country. It's relaxing, its fun, and it can also be more safe riding with a partner or a sm

With my endurance riding background, I like it when my horse will eat on the trail. For endurance, eating keeps the gut moving and healthy. I get to know my horse's eating/snacking habits as well, which helps me evaluate how he is feeling that day. If my horse were to refuse eating, I would know something is not right and I would need to re-evaluate my ride strategy and figure out what is going wrong with my horse. ​I do have ‘rules’ though. I cannot stand a horse that will r