In The Saddle

About Arabian horses and the people who love them!

The Arabian Horse Connection Blog serves the entire membership of the Arabian Horse Association.

Finding a Riding Instructor

The plight of the adult amateur rider is a long and sometimes difficult one, but it is the vast majority of riders out there. Many adult...

Time To Ride® Helps Rebuild the Grass Roots Horse Industry

There’s no such thing as a silver lining with COVID-19. In a strange twist of fate, however, the pandemic presents a unique opportunity...

Liz Bentley: Judge, National Champion and Horse Addict

Liz Bentley comes from a family of horse addicts. From breeding to showing professionally and as a hobby, she is more than well-versed in...

One Amateur's Advice

Shian Nicholson, originally from Michigan, is an amateur Arabian rider, with a Canadian National Title in the show ring. In this article,...

Trail Riding Safety Tips

Trail riding can be one of the most relaxing activities for you and your horse. And most of the time, it is. But that doesn’t mean that...

Mental Preparations for Competitions

While many Equestrians go through meticulous preparations for their competitions, one area is commonly overlooked. In between schooling...

Way Down Upon the Suwannee River

The famous Suwannee River snakes it way through Florida’s northern border. Originating from the Okefenokee Swamp in Georgia, the river...

What to Expect When You're Expecting (To Show)

With Arabian Youth Nationals behind us, it is back to the training grind, with new hopeful prospects, and a whole new year to prepare...

Show-offs - Why Arabians are Ideal Show Horses

Everyone in the equine industry or passionate about horses knows the Arabian horse is famous for its spirit. As intelligent, loyal,...

Barrel Racing: A Sport of Perseverance and Passion

The story of barrel racing and how it became part of other rodeo events can be traced back to as early as 1948, when a group of women...

Riding Goals

Whether you’re just starting out riding horses or you have been an equestrian for years, it’s always important to set goals for yourself...

The Best Jeans for Riding

Riding in jeans is universal for all riding styles from Western to English. However, it is important to get the right type of jean so...

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