Should you do rising or sitting trot?
There are definitely pros and cons of sitting trot but especially in dressage, once you get to a certain level, you have to do sitting trot. But if you don’t… Read More »Should you do rising or sitting trot?
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Training is an essential part of owning horses. Whether it be training them under saddle or teaching them manners on the ground, there will be things you have to teach them. Here you can find everything training related from new ideas to tried and tested methods.
Rider Guider App Review
A few months ago I was contacted about trying a fantastic app what gives you a riding instructor in your pocket. Rider Guider is an app full of schooling exercises… Read More »Rider Guider App Review
Hydrotherapy for Horses
When we think of hydrotherapy for horses we often think of those pristine swimming pools at racing yards or the relatively new water treadmill used by the likes of Valegro… Read More »Hydrotherapy for Horses
Variety is more than just going hacking
Adding variety to our horses work is really important for their mental wellbeing. No one wants to spend their life going round and round in circles doing the same thing… Read More »Variety is more than just going hacking
Why you should mix up your hacking
There are so many great benefits of hacking your horse, from physical fitness to the mental stimulation of adding a bit of variety to your horse’s routine. But I think… Read More »Why you should mix up your hacking
Why our horses should be walking over poles
Polework isn’t just for jumpers! Every horse can benefit from some polework in their routine. Whether it’s to help them strengthen up or just to add a bit of variety… Read More »Why our horses should be walking over poles
Everything you need to know to start lunging your horse
Lunging is a common activity for most horses. Whether it’s once or twice a week or just the occasional lunge, your horse should be able to go on the lunge… Read More »Everything you need to know to start lunging your horse
Why it might be better to start racehorses at 2
One of the biggest arguments horse lovers have against racing is that they start training them so young. We have a much better understanding of how young horses develop, the… Read More »Why it might be better to start racehorses at 2
Do you ever just walk your horse?
Unless your horse is in rehab, you probably don’t ever just walk your horse anymore. I know that I certainly never did when Scottie was in full work. But after… Read More »Do you ever just walk your horse?
When should you back your horse?
When to back your young horse can be a difficult decision to make. This isn’t helped by it being a bit of a sensitive topic. You have people who strongly… Read More »When should you back your horse?
