Most horse owners ride, but there will be times when you\u2019re unable to. Your horse may
\nbe injured, too old or young, the weather may be too hot, or you might not have enough
\ntime. The list goes on and on! Riding isn\u2019t a requirement of horse ownership.
\nLuckily, there are plenty of ways to enjoy your horse that don\u2019t involve riding. These
\nactivities are a great way to connect with your hooved friend.<\/p>\n
Non-Riding Activities with Horses<\/strong> 2. Liberty: Training without the constraints of a halter or bridle can really test your 3. Obstacle course: You can build one or travel out to an already establish one. 4. Pole work: Like an obstacle course, poles are wonderful for holding your horse\u2019s 5. Hand grazing: This is a relaxing activity that can be done for 5 minutes or 30+ 6. Bath: Take your grooming session to the next level with a shampoo bath. Your 7. Enrichment: You can set up an apple bobbling station or create a frozen popsicle 8. Lunging or long-lining: If your horse is sound and able, some exercise on the 9. Carrot stretches: Stretching your horse is wonderful for their balance and flexibility. 10. Clicker training: Positive reinforcement training allows you to connect with your 11. Groundwork: From yielding their hindquarters to backing them up, groundwork 12. Driving: It can be fun to teach your horse to pull a cart!<\/p>\n 13. Jumping: You can create a jump course and run alongside your horse as they go 14. Trail walk: There\u2019s nothing more enjoyable than a walk through the woods with your 15. Go for a jog: Increase you and your horse\u2019s fitness with some jogs around the 16. Photoshoot: Plan a photoshoot with your horse. You can even incorporate props 17. Splash in water: Do you have a nearby stream or pond you can play in? You can 18. Picnic: Find a shady tree and relax with your horse and lunch. Bring an apple or 19. Hang out in their field: With no particular agenda, grab a lawn chair and hang out 20. Vital signs: Spend some time learning your horse\u2019s normal vital signs. Take their What fun activity will you try with your horse? When you take time outside of the saddle, Most horse owners ride, but there will be times when you\u2019re unable to. Your horse may be injured, too old or young, the weather may be too hot, or you might not have enough time. The list goes on and on! Riding isn\u2019t a requirement of horse ownership. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":38546,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[62],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-38545","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lifestyle"],"yoast_head":"\n
\n1. Grooming: It might sound simple, but brushing your horse is a fun way to connect
\nwith them. You get to learn their body and check for any abnormalities. That\u2019s vital
\nas a horse owner! Give your horse a pamper day and make them feel like a million
\nbucks. You can pull or braid their mane, comb out their tail, trim up whiskers, and
\ncurry up dust\/dirt.<\/p>\n
\nrelationship. Learn to communicate with your horse and teach them different tricks
\non the ground.<\/p>\n
\nThey\u2019re great for desensitizing. You can incorporate tarps, bridges, pool noodles,
\numbrellas, etc.<\/p>\n
\ninterest. You can set them out in all sorts of patterns. The horse can walk over them,
\nback through a pattern, perform a 360, sidepass, among other maneuvers.<\/p>\n
\nminutes.<\/p>\n
\nhorse will be squeaky clean!<\/p>\n
\ntreat for them to work at.<\/p>\n
\nlunge line is a great way to keep them fit.<\/p>\n
\nInvolve a carrot or treat and you\u2019ll hold their attention.<\/p>\n
\nhorse and put their needs first. There are all sorts of things can teach them with a
\nclicker and some treats.<\/p>\n
\ndevelops a solid foundation in your horse\u2019s training.<\/p>\n
\nover them. This is popular in the Miniature horse world! You can also send them
\nthrough a jump chute to improve their jumping skills.<\/p>\n
\nbest buddy. Your horse will likely love all of the new sights!<\/p>\n
\narena or farm.<\/p>\n
\nlike ribbons in their hair or a flower crown.<\/p>\n
\nwalk your horse around the water and let them get used to it. You can even take
\nthem to the beach in some areas.<\/p>\n
\ncarrot for them to enjoy!<\/p>\n
\nwith your horse in their field. You can even catch up on your favorite horse book!<\/p>\n
\ntemperature, heart rate, and measure their breaths per minute.<\/p>\n
\nyou can develop a great bond.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"