Books
Riders of a Certain Age
**Now Available on Audio**
A delightfully honest look at the realities of starting out with horses…when you’re getting older.
The fastest-growing segment of the recreational horse world is women over 50 with women in their 60s and older proudly celebrating their first lesson. Many of them are entering the horse world for the first time or are returning after years of family, careers, and life that kept them away. Others are lucky enough to have enjoyed horses since childhood.
No matter the circumstances, the equine world and lifestyle is different for those of a ‘certain age.’ If you have ever wondered what it might be like to “be an equestrian” but aren’t sure which steps to take first, Riders of a Certain Age tells all you need to get started safely, comfortably, and with confidence—and with the knowledge that you are far from being alone.
- Why women love horses
- Finding an instructor (and why they love older riders)
- Evaluating your abilities
- How we learn as older students
- Dealing with health, fitness, and ‘women’s’ issues
- Overcoming fear
- Finding support from family and friends
- “Stable” finances
- Buying a horse (or not)
- Ways to enjoy horses out of the saddle
“Riders of a Certain Age is the most comprehensive book for new equestrians that I have read. It answers typical questions regarding equipment, barn, and horses. But more importantly, it addresses the nuances associated with getting older—notably, how to be more comfortable with horses physically, mentally, and emotionally, as well as how to find long-term success with them.” —Heather Wallace, The Timid Rider
It arrives with just the right tone of pragmatic advice, to keep us riding forward at a point in life when others might expect us to whoa. From leasing to leakage, money to manure, this engagingly candid, comprehensive resource is an owner’s manual for reclaiming the right to indulge your horse-loving inner child.” —L.A. Sokolowski, Award-winning journalist, 2017 AHP Lifetime Achievement Award
Riders of a Certain Age
A delightfully honest look at the realities of starting out with horses…when you’re getting older.
The fastest-growing segment of the recreational horse world is women over 50 with women in their 60s and older proudly celebrating their first lesson. Many of them are entering the horse world for the first time or are returning after years of family, careers, and life that kept them away.
Creating Your Journey
A companion to Riders of a Certain Age, “Creating Your Journey” is an easy-to-follow and enjoy interactive guide that lets you explore your relationship with horses, understand your horse’s personality, organize your equine-centric life, and plan the best care for yourself and your horse.
The Riders of a Certain Age Book of Barn Hacks
Who doesn’t want ideas to make life simpler and easier, and maybe save a little money along the way?
“The Book of Barn Hacks” does just that. Hundreds of tips and advice culled from dozens of archives, social media groups, experience, chat groups, and articles are divided into easy-to-find chapters. With advice on everything from how to clean and store blankets, win the battle against flies, fix leaking water troughs, organizing the feed and tack rooms, and much more, it’s a reference for every stable.