Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “Horse riding”
Why ride in gloves? Keeping a consistent contact on the reins, whatever your chosen discipline, is vital. Why? Because this is one of the ways of keeping the channel of communication open with your horse along with an application of aids. How you hold the reins can have a bearing on the consistency of your contact in your hands, so …
As September is well underway this means one of two things; the children are officially back at school (small celebrations from my debit card!) and the weather is changing. Being parent to a pony mad child is tough enough. But given that I have spent the entire summer rolling out of bed at goodness knows what time to attend pony …
After scouring the classifieds of magazines such as Horse and Hound and spending hours looking online, you have finally found the four legged friend of your dreams. Swiftly followed by viewings and riding, the next step is looming. You are taking the plunge, its time to hand over the cash and bring him home! So whether you are coming back …
We all know that our horses tend to be a little more forward when we hack out, than in the school. So why not make the most of this and school while you hack? Schooling whilst hacking is something your horse can benefit from and it keeps their attention switched on to their rider which can help reduce silly spooks …
Not that i need any more of an excuse to get my daughter on a pony! But scientists are claiming that time in the saddle can have a direct positive effect on your child’s brain, making them more intelligent and perform better at school. So, if you like me are now overtly justifying to your husband why even more time …
As established competition riders with experience under our belts we automatically know what we can and cannot wear for different disciplines. Whether it is clothing or tack. But what about the new horse owners? Or those who have taken the plunge and decided competing is now for them? Or even those who have returned to the competition scene after time …
How many of you have had this said to you? It’s a common misconception that once you own your own horse and are out competing on a regular basis that you no longer need lessons! This is certainly not the case and you will find that even the worlds most acclaimed riders still train regularly with coaches or instructors. How …
Event rider Althea Bleekman was welcomed onto Team Selwood earlier this year along with her sister Janou. Althea started riding at the age of just two and steadily worked her way through pony club, team competitions and then onto international teams. Riding for the Netherlands in the senior Europeans in 2013 was a career highlight for Althea and this year …
