Future Dressage Pro!
This morning me and Scottie had a rather spontaneous dressage show. I entered Scottie in for the Intro B test so he wouldn’t get silly about worrying what canter lead… Read More »Future Dressage Pro!
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No matter what you do with your horse, it will likely involve some training & competition. Whether you are keeping your horse fit for fun rides or aiming at Badminton, you will need to train your horse. Here you can find all of our articles on training & competition. From some of our favourite training exercises, to how to use training aids effectively, to following the action in your favourite sports. We have it all.
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Top Hat, No Hat and Unhelpful Comments!
Dressage riders always look so smart in their top hat and riding in a riding hat on a hot day really isn’t enjoyable. However, being a hot day or a… Read More »Top Hat, No Hat and Unhelpful Comments!
Best Condition: What do Judges look for?
For those of you who follow mine and Scottie’s story, you will know that we have entered a couple of Best Condition classes and managed to place in both. However,… Read More »Best Condition: What do Judges look for?
Sunday Show Success!
One of the local Pony Clubs held a show just down the road today, so I took Scottie along for a nice morning out. It was a qualifiers show with… Read More »Sunday Show Success!
Showing Scottie!
On Saturday I took Scottie to a local show to do some in hand classes. The original plan was to do some jumping in the afternoon. However, the weather put… Read More »Showing Scottie!
Thoroughbred growth rates: Ready to Race?
In the racing industry, horses are backed and trained very young to begin their racing career. There are several influencing reasons for this. However, the main one is money driven.… Read More »Thoroughbred growth rates: Ready to Race?
EHV – Basic Factsheet
There has recently been a case of EHV in the area, which unsurprisingly, has put the local equine area into a state of panic. I think this is largely due… Read More »EHV – Basic Factsheet
Managing young horses: based on Growth Plates.
There is always lots of debate as to when to back and ride young horses. As our knowledge of horse anatomy has improved, the reasons against starting early have moved… Read More »Managing young horses: based on Growth Plates.
ROR Show Series: Blemish Rule Change?
The organisation Retraining of Racehorses (ROR) has opened many doors for those who own ex racehorses. This is because they offer specialised advice and clinics aimed at retraining these horses.… Read More »ROR Show Series: Blemish Rule Change?
First Ever Lesson!
I’m sure this will worry a few people, but me and Scottie had our first ever lesson as a partnership today. It’s not that I haven’t wanted to have lessons with… Read More »First Ever Lesson!
