Being a rider and being an equestrian aren't always the same thing. Many of the skills that make someone a great equestrian happen long before they ever put a foot in the stirrup. Grooming, tacking up, wrapping legs, recognizing injuries, and understanding horse behavior all help build stronger partnerships and better riders. #theplaidhorse #hunterjumper #equestrian #horses #horsebackriding #hunterjumperlife #horsemanship #horsecare #barnlife #equitation #showjumping #hunters #ridersofinstagram #horsesofinstagram #horsetrainer #ponyclub #horseownership #youngriders #adultamateurs #hunterjumper