Measuring Your Horse To Find The Right Size English Girth
Figuring out the correct size may seem overwhelming, but with 3 easy steps you can find your horse the perfect size girth.
No Stirrup November – How Riding Without Stirrups Could Help You Become A Better Rider
Riding without stirrups is a fantastic tool for riders across all disciplines, and with No-stirrup November finally here there is no better time to learn more about the benefits it has to offer.
Turn Your Horse Into A Unicorn!
Fun crafting activity designed to show off how truly magical your horse is!
Tips For Riding Without Stirrups
Riding without stirrups for the first time can be daunting, but with a bit of preparation, a good instructor, and some practice you can quickly use this new skill to improve your overall riding abilities. Here are some great tips for those getting ready to start riding without stirrups for the first time.
Riding On The Lunge: Exercises For Your Upperbody
Riding on the lunge is a great way to improve your riding and is a fantastic tool in helping develop a better seat. With the instructor controlling your horse, lunge lessons provide the perfect opportunity to focus on your position, your suppleness, and your balance. In this article we share some of our favourite exercises that focus on improving your upper body while riding.
Riding On The Lunge: Exercises For Your Lowerbody
Riding on the lunge is a great way to improve your riding and is a fantastic tool in helping develop a better seat. With the instructor controlling your horse, lunge lessons provide the perfect opportunity to focus on your position, your suppleness, and your balance. In this article we share some of our favourite exercises that focus on improving your lower body while riding.
Starting Young – The Importance Of Touch
One of the hardest lessons a horse must learn is to accept a human in their personal space, and allow themselves to be handled. This journey of trust starts when the foal is just days or weeks old, and acts as the foundation for future training.
What Does It Mean To Geld A Horse, And What Are The Benefits?
The term gelding is a term that refers to a stallion that has been castrated. Once successfully gelded the stallion is no longer able to breed, but what other benefits are there to gelding your stallion?
Adjusting Stirrups For Jumping
n our previous article we covered how to ensure your stirrups are adjusted appropriately for flat work and dressage, but when a rider begins to jump, it is important to re-evaluate our stirrup length.
How Do I Know My Stirrups Are The Right Length
There are many contributing factors to developing a well-balanced seat when riding, but our tack and its fit is a good place to start. In this article we will cover two options for ensuring that your stirrup length is suitable for riding safely and securely during both flat work and everyday riding.