While most education for riders takes place in the saddle, a large part of teaching the next generation of riders is by asking questions out of the tack.
We’ve compiled a list of questions to pose to your young horsemen and horsewomen at the barn to get them thinking outside of the saddle.
- What bit does your horse go in and why?
- What does your horse eat for grain and supplements? Does this change at the horse shows?
- How often does your horse get dewormed?
- When is the last time your horse got body clipped?
- What kind of shoes does your horse wear?
- What is your horse’s routine vet care and maintenance plan?
- When was your horse last floated and were there any findings?
- Does your horse have any prior injuries that restrict them?
- Does your horse have any known allergies?
- Where does your farm get their hay from?
- What does your farm do for bug control?
- What are your long-term riding goals and what can you do each day to get there?
