Falling Off ~ Look where you want to go!
We all know to look up when we are trying to stay in the saddle. But do you know where to look when you are already heading for a crash landing?
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Training
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.
Do you warm up before riding?
We all know how important it is to warm our horses up. But how many of us warm ourselves up before getting on? Are we restricting our horses and ourselves?
Manners, Manners, Manners!
Manners are incredibly important in a horse. Not just because it makes life easier and less irritating. But because bad manners can quickly become dangerous!
Why Arena Mirrors could improve your training *VIP*
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Beginner Mistakes Every Equestrian Should Avoid *Partnered*
Everyone makes mistakes when they first start learning to ride a horse, after all, it’s part of the learning process – but there are a few really common beginner mistakes… Read More »Beginner Mistakes Every Equestrian Should Avoid *Partnered*
Building Confidence to Stop Refusals
I regularly see people asking for help on Facebook about how to stop their horse refusing. These posts are often accompanied with a video and while I never claim to… Read More »Building Confidence to Stop Refusals
My Favourite Ride
My favourite ride to take Scottie on is simple but, depending on the time of year, can change the ride quite a bit. It can be anything from a 20-30min… Read More »My Favourite Ride
Benefits of Polework for Horses
I am a huge fan of polework for horses and use it often with Scottie. Polework isn’t just for jumpers! And nor is just for people who don’t want to… Read More »Benefits of Polework for Horses
Why do horses jog? ~ Bad Manners or Coping Mechanism
All horses can jog, some more than others. I’m sure most of us know a horse who jogs while out hacking or when being led out to the field. And… Read More »Why do horses jog? ~ Bad Manners or Coping Mechanism
More Polework for Scottie
Yesterday we made the most of the bank holiday and having a helper on the ground to set up one of my favourite polework exercises. I have written about this… Read More »More Polework for Scottie
