As we move closer to peak infection rates of coronavirus in the United States, more and more states are reporting their hospitals becoming overburdened with sick patients, healthcare workers are also becoming infected. This makes any visit to the hospital an especially risky one. The governing bodies of most equestrian sports have issued notices to riders to take extra steps to reduce the everyday risks that are inherent in our sport, as well as those risks we take as we push ourselves toward specific goals. 

For many pleasure riders, taking some time off from riskier activities isn’t such a hassle, except for the fact that we’re not quite sure what to do to keep our horses busy physically and mentally. In this episode, I have another list for you. This one is smaller than the last. It includes 10 things you can do with your horse to stay active, engaged, and fairly safe. Listen in!