Alana Silverman
Certified EAGALA Equine Specialist
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Co-authored Articles (10)
How to
Sit the Canter Properly
Cantering is a fun riding gait that comes after the trot. If you're a beginner, you may find sitting the canter somewhat difficult. It can feel awkward at first to position your body in a way that allows you to move with...
How to
Get Into Shape for Horseback Riding
The best way to get in great shape and become a good rider is to ride. Having strong muscles is half of it, but training your brain and eyes and having balance and body control while on a moving object is also important....
How to
Ride Western
In general, there are two ways to ride a horse: English style and Western style. Western-style involves steering with your saddle position, hips, and light reining on a horse's neck (neck reining), whereas English style ...
How to
Make a Horse Move Forward
Getting a horse to move forward requires an understanding of how to communicate clearly with horses. If you can give a horse clear directions and not give it mixed messages, most horses will move willingly. However, if y...
How to
Feed a Horse Carrots
Carrots are a classic treat for horses. However, eating too many treats is unhealthy for your horse, and can even make them disrespectful. Horses evolved to forage, and have eaten mostly dried grass during their evoluti...
How to
Put the Bit in a Horse's Mouth
The bit is the part of a bridle that goes into the horse's mouth. It is used to control the horse when you're riding it. When putting the bit in, you also must contend with the rest of the bridle, so you start by having ...
How to
Befriend a Horse
Horses are a lot of things; playful, majestic, strong, curious, gentle, dependable. But they are also loving and loyal - once you bond with a horse, they will be your friend for life. However, developing that kind of rel...
How to
Calm Your Horse Down Quickly
A horse's emotions depend on her surroundings and the emotions of his or her human counterpart. Some horses have a tendency to be scared easily, or get "spooked." Sometimes spooking can occur simply because a horse comes...
How to
Get Your Horse to Trust You
The key to any relationship is trust, and that is particularly important when it comes to horses. Trust is crucial, as a horse who doesn't trust his owner may end up intentionally or inadvertently hurting that person. Li...
How to
Avoid Soreness During Your Horse Riding Training
There’s no way around it: horse-riding definitely jostles you around. This can leave you sore and strained afterward, especially if you are a beginner who is still getting used to it. Choosing the right equipment and c...
