Rise Again Riding School

05/30/2026

Sharing this post about endocrine associated laminitis.

05/29/2026

Here are benefits of horseback riding for adults. At Rise Again Riding School we teach both adults and children.

For many women, horseback riding is supporting:
• cognitive function
• nervous system regulation
• emotional resilience
• balance and coordination
• healthy aging

Science is finally catching up to what horse women have always known:
horses don’t just change how women feel…
they change how women function.

Neuroplasticity is your brain’s ability to adapt, form new neural pathways, learn new skills, and stay cognitively flexible as you age.

In simple terms:
it’s what helps keep the brain sharp, resilient, and functioning well over time.

And this becomes especially important for women after 35.

As women age, hormone shifts, chronic stress, poor sleep, inflammation, and overstimulation can all impact the brain. Many women experience increased brain fog, anxiety, reduced focus, nervous system dysregulation, and cognitive fatigue during perimenopause and beyond.

The brain needs challenge, movement, coordination, learning, and emotional engagement to continue building strong neural connections.

That’s exactly what horseback riding provides.

Riding is not passive movement.

When you ride, your brain is constantly:
• adjusting balance and posture
• coordinating both sides of the body
• reacting to movement in real time
• processing sensory input
• regulating emotion and stress
• improving focus and attention
• learning patterns, timing, and communication

Your brain and body are actively working together every second you’re in the saddle.

And unlike many modern habits that overstimulate the brain while disconnecting us from the body, horses require full presence.

You cannot scroll, multitask, mentally check out, and truly ride well at the same time.

Horses bring women back into awareness:
of breath,
movement,
emotion,
timing,
and connection.

That combination of physical movement + mental challenge + emotional regulation creates an incredibly powerful environment for supporting neuroplasticity and long-term brain health.

Which means this isn’t “just a hobby.”

For many women, horseback riding is supporting:
• cognitive function
• nervous system regulation
• emotional resilience
• balance and coordination
• healthy aging

Science is finally catching up to what horse women have always known:
horses don’t just change how women feel…
they change how women function.

05/26/2026

🐴The Riderless Horse: one of the oldest and most moving military traditions in a full honor funeral is the riderless, caparisoned horse. The horse is led behind the caisson wearing an empty saddle with the rider's boots reversed in the stirrups, indicating the warrior will never ride again.

Join us this Memorial Day weekend to remember the heroes we have lost and the families they leave behind.

Thanks to the 3d U.S.Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) for this portrait of the Riderless Horse.

Photo by Shelli Breidenbach Photography.

05/20/2026

Sharing info on deworming horses

Very helpful thank you to Dr Michelle De Boer for creating this. Equine PhD

05/16/2026

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Adaptive horseback riding lessons and unmounted Equine assisted learning sessions are beneficial for individuals with Autism.

Discover how therapeutic horseback riding can help children with autism spectrum disorder develop social skills, communication abilities, and emotional regulation through evidence-based equine-assisted interventions. What Is Equine Therapy for Autism? Equine-assisted therapy (EAT) is a specialized t...

05/01/2026

🐴 “When should we buy a horse?”

This is a question I hear often—especially from families who have land and a child who has just started riding.

I understand the excitement. Horses are amazing, and it’s easy to dream about having one of your own.

But I want to share some honest guidance that comes from years of experience:

A few months of lessons is not enough time to prepare for owning a horse.

🌿 Horses Require More Than Riding

Learning to brush and tack is just the beginning.

True horsemanship includes:
Nutrition and feeding
Daily care and observation
Recognizing illness or injury
Managing turnout and fencing
Understanding behavior and herd dynamics

Most of this happens outside of lesson time, when the professionals are caring for the horses behind the scenes.

🐎 Horses Reflect Their Handlers

Even the kindest, best-trained horse will rise or sink to the level of its handler.

Horses are athletes—and they need consistent leadership.
Without it, they will naturally take over that role, which can be overwhelming (and unsafe) for an inexperienced rider.

⏳ Time Matters

The horse a beginner needs today is not the same horse they will need in two years.

As riders grow in skill:
They outgrow beginner horses
They need more refined, responsive partners
The expectations on both horse and rider increase

Unless the goal is simply to ride casually in a field, this progression matters.

💛 What We Recommend

To truly set both the rider and the horse up for success:

✔️ A minimum of 2 years of consistent, weekly lessons before considering purchase
✔️ Keeping the horse in a training program for at least a year after purchase
✔️ Spending time at the farm outside of lessons to learn full horse care

🌟 The Goal

Owning a horse is not just about having one—it’s about being ready for one.

When the time is right, it can be an incredible and rewarding experience.

But taking the time to learn first ensures:

A safer rider
A happier horse
And a better long-term partnership

We love helping families grow into horse ownership the right way—and that starts with patience, education, and experience. 💛🐴

NOTE: this post was originally written by Ms. Hannah from

04/30/2026

Horse owners in the US over 18 can enter this survey asking about knowledge of equine metabolic conditions. You will receive a free nutrition consultation for your Horse(s) if you wish, and the chance to enter to win free feed or supplements.

The most powerful, simple and trusted way to gather experience data. Start your journey to experience management and try a free account today.

04/26/2026

Sunny days and saddle time go hand in hand… but we ride smart so we can ride longer ☀️🐴

One of the best tools we use every day? The heat index.

It helps us understand how our horses are really feeling and not just the temperature, but how heat + humidity affect their ability to stay cool and comfortable.

Here’s our simple guide:
🌿 Under 130 → Great day to ride and learn
🌤️ Around 150 → Time to slow it down and stay mindful
🌅 180+ → Perfect day for groundwork, grooming, and bonding

Because horsemanship isn’t just about riding, it’s about building a partnership that lasts.

We’re raising riders who know how to care, listen, and make thoughtful decisions for their horses every single day 💛

Ride smart. Stay cool. Take care of your horses and yourselves in the heat!

Note: original image and text shared by Operation Echo Horsemanship Program.

04/25/2026

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MOTHER’S DAY GIVEAWAY FOR CAT MOMS 💐🐱

Do you celebrate Mother’s Day… but your child has four legs, commits 3am parkour, and knocks things off shelves for fun?

Yeah, this one’s for you 😌

We’re giving away the ultimate “Best Cat Mom Ever” box because raising a tiny, judgmental roommate is HARD work:

🎁 What’s inside:
☕ Cat Mom Glass Cup – for your iced coffee you barely get to drink
🕯️ Candle – to mask the “mystery smells”
🧦 Cat Socks – instantly covered in fur, as they should be
🐾 + more goodies your cat will sit on immediately

How to enter:
✔️ Like this post
✔️ Share this post
✔️ Tag 3 fellow cat moms who also don’t have personal space
✔️ Follow our page (or your cat will judge you harder)

📅 Winner will be randomly selected on May 8th.

Because nothing says “Happy Mother’s Day” like being yelled at for food… 5 minutes after you just fed them 🐾👑