What are some fun things to do with my horse?

Hi I was wondering what are some fun things to do with my horse when i ride. I ride english and I used to take lessons but not as much anymore I just kind of do my own thing at the barn I usually do just flat work like walk, trot, canter, flying lead changes, ground poles with my horse and go on trail rides. I am kind of getting bored with just doing that. Does anyone have any suggestions of some fun things to do with my horse?

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Doing some bareback riding is always a bit of fun. Once you get really good at it, you can try jumping bareback. It's great fun!

http://www.hydroponicsonline.com/store/img-hydroponics/new-stacy-westfall-equine-horse-activity-ball-large_170499655961.jpg my gelding and I play with this ball, both under saddle and on the ground :)You could do cross rails, it's a great way to relax the mind and get some variety under your belt :)Teaching them tricks is fun, I often mow the lawn with my horse (he eats, I ride him bareback with a halter, grass is mowed :)If possible, go swimming with him in a safe area with good footing that isn't TOO deep.Go bareback, too The possibilities are endless!!

A GREAT thing that you can do with your horse is to take part in an ACTHA ride (American Competitive Trail Horse Association) - You can compete or just ride and there are specific obstacles that if you want to compete those obstacles are judges - if not you can just ride for fun and challenge yourself and your horse - I highly recommend!

if u ride english its fun to compete (like me)if u ride western its fun to do barrel racing and pole bending

You can get one of those horse yoga ball things and teach him to kick it around I have one!(: