This list of 100 activities provides a diverse range of fun and engaging ways to connect with your horse.
From trail riding and jumping to teaching tricks and exploring new disciplines, each activity can enhance your bond and improve your skills together. Whether you’re looking to deepen your training, enjoy leisurely outings, or participate in community events, there’s something here for every horse enthusiast. Embrace the journey and enjoy every moment with your equine partner!
100 Things To Do With Your Horse
- Trail riding.
- Jumping over obstacles.
- Dressage training.
- Ground work exercises.
- Take a riding lesson.
- Explore a new trail.
- Have a photoshoot.
- Attend a horse show.
- Go camping with your horse.
- Teach your horse tricks.
- Join a local riding club.
- Host a barn party.
- Start a blog about your horse adventures.
- Try cross-country riding.
- Go for a bareback ride.
- Introduce your horse to water.
- Create an obstacle course.
- Participate in a gymkhana.
- Work on desensitization.
- Go to a ranch for a week.
- Learn about equine nutrition.
- Do some horse painting (safe paints).
- Volunteer with therapy horses.
- Teach your horse to load in a trailer.
- Take a riding vacation.
- Explore natural horsemanship.
- Have a spa day for your horse.
- Start a scrapbook of your horse’s journey.
- Try endurance riding.
- Go for a sunset ride.
- Organize a local horse meet-up.
- Go horseback swimming (if safe).
- Work on trailer safety.
- Teach your horse to bow.
- Try liberty training.
- Participate in a local parade.
- Explore mounted archery.
- Organize a fun ride for charity.
- Take your horse for a walk in hand.
- Try competitive trail riding.
- Do a scavenger hunt with your horse.
- Create a TikTok or Instagram account for your horse.
- Have a potluck with other horse owners.
- Make a horse-themed gift for a friend.
- Organize a training day with friends.
- Experiment with different riding styles (English, Western, etc.).
- Build a relationship with ground manners.
- Teach your horse to fetch.
- Go to a horse expo or convention.
- Host a barbecue at the barn.
- Work on speed control in riding.
- Teach your horse to circle around you.
- Start a riding journal.
- Watch horse-related documentaries together.
- Organize a “fun day” with games.
- Try a new discipline (like polo or cutting).
- Take part in a saddle fitting session.
- Have a picnic with your horse.
- Create a personalized exercise routine.
- Test your horse’s skills with a trail challenge.
- Try yoga with your horse.
- Visit a nearby horse rescue or sanctuary.
- Set goals for your riding and training.
- Practice your horse’s showmanship.
- Build a relationship with positive reinforcement.
- Introduce your horse to different terrains.
- Write a poem or story about your horse.
- Try horsemanship games.
- Set up a local horse meet-and-greet.
- Learn about equine health and first aid.
- Host a workshop on horse care.
- Set up a horse-themed art project.
- Join a book club focused on horse literature.
- Try obstacle training with your horse.
- Create a feeding schedule together.
- Take a road trip to visit other stables.
- Start a community horse newsletter.
- Work on horse agility exercises.
- Attend a clinic or workshop.
- Create a horse care routine.
- Write letters to your horse.
- Try different saddles or tack.
- Have a “day in the life” video session.
- Explore equestrian fashion.
- Visit a historical horse-related site.
- Host a tack swap.
- Train for a specific competition.
- Take your horse for a trail run.
- Try horse yoga (equine-assisted).
- Document your progress with video logs.
- Engage in equine massage.
- Host a themed photo contest.
- Explore different grooming techniques.
- Learn about equine psychology.
- Try different bridles and bits.
- Practice your riding in a new setting.
- Have a friendly competition with a friend’s horse.
- Explore horsemanship from different cultures.
- Create a horse training plan.
- Enjoy quiet time together, just hanging out.