Why do horses spook?
No rider likes it when their horse spooks. Whether your horse is usually pretty spooky or not, it can often take you by surprise, unblance you and is probably the… Read More »Why do horses spook?
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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.
Top Tips For Training A Young Horse
Training a young horse can be a daunting task. Your horse’s first experiences with training can have a lasting impact on their behaviour. So it is important to get things… Read More »Top Tips For Training A Young Horse
Naughty Horses ~ Are you tackling the symptom or just correcting the behaviour?
Real naughty horses don’t exist. Most horses who display what we would call naughty behaviour have a reason for doing so. They might buck in canter due to being in… Read More »Naughty Horses ~ Are you tackling the symptom or just correcting the behaviour?
Side Reins: Benefits & Risks
Side reins are a common training aid that have been around for years. They are often used with young horses to introduce the idea of a contact on the bit… Read More »Side Reins: Benefits & Risks
Why you need to look after yourself
We are all guilty of it. Our horse gets the best nutritional diet, they regularly see a physio and they are exercised regularly to work towards our goals for them.… Read More »Why you need to look after yourself
The 4 Best Resources for Ex Racehorses
Taking on an ex racehorse can be a daunting prospect, especially if you haven’t had one before. But there are so many fantastic resources out there to help you get… Read More »The 4 Best Resources for Ex Racehorses
Does Bridle Fit Affect Performance?
We all know how important it is to have a correctly fitted saddle for our horse. Not only does it help prevent back pain, it can also improve the horses… Read More »Does Bridle Fit Affect Performance?
First Ridden Test with Dressage Riders Online
You might have already seen that we are back on board. After getting the all clear from the back lady I started getting back on and just doing a little… Read More »First Ridden Test with Dressage Riders Online
How to introduce trot when long reining
When I started long reining Scottie, it was part of his rehab. We were long reining because I didn’t want to lunge which can be bad for healing injuries. When… Read More »How to introduce trot when long reining
Our first online long reining competition with Dressage Riders Online
Early last month I found a post on Instagram advertising a brand new long reining and in hand class. This sounded like the perfect thing for me and Scottie. I… Read More »Our first online long reining competition with Dressage Riders Online
