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Natural Feel for Horses: How Emotional Regulation in Horse Training May Make You a Better Rider
Could emotional regulation in horse training help riders develop better feel? Learn how self-awareness, body language and stress may affect horse-human communication.
Aug 116 min read


PEMF Therapy for Horses and Riders: How Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields May Support Recovery
PEMF therapy is gaining attention among horse owners and athletes. Explore the science behind pulsed electromagnetic fields and how they may support recovery for horses and riders.
Aug 54 min read


Why Horseback Riding Calms the ADHD Brain, According to Science
New neuroscience explains why riders with ADHD say their focus sharpens in the saddle — here's what the research does (and doesn't) confirm.
Jun 309 min read


The Psychology of Equestrian Grit: Why Riding Builds Resilience After 35
Does horseback riding actually build grit? Explore what psychology says about self-regulation, resilience, and the unique benefits of riding for women over 35.
Jun 265 min read


The Real Cost of Not Having Horse Insurance: Protect Your Horse and Your Finances
Marcella Dhority is an Equine & Farm Specialist with Equine Insurance Professionals, LLC. A Birmingham, AL native, she began riding at age 8 and earned a degree in Agricultural Economics from Auburn University, where she competed on the equestrian team. A third-generation insurance agent, Marcella combines her passion for horses with insurance expertise to help clients protect their farms and equine investments. She now lives in Tennessee and competes in hunter and dressage e
Jun 224 min read


Rewiring the Equestrian Brain: How to Unlearn Negative Thoughts and Build Riding Confidence
Learn how equestrians can unlearn negative thoughts, overcome fear, and build riding confidence using neuroscience-backed strategies and research.
Jun 177 min read


Summer Footing and Lameness in Horses
Hot weather and hard ground can increase concussion forces, hoof stress, and soft tissue injuries in horses. Learn how summer footing affects lameness risk and what horse owners can do to protect hoof health.
Jun 53 min read


Fear in the Saddle: What Neuroscience Reveals About Riding Anxiety
Fear in riding is a nervous system response, not weakness. Learn how the amygdala, trauma conditioning, and neuroplasticity shape fear in the saddle—and how to retrain it.
May 54 min read


The Neuroscience of the Half-Halt: How Riders Process Split-Second Decisions in the Saddle
How your brain processes a thousand variables in a single stride.
May 53 min read
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