Did you think you’d found your perfect equine partner but have now realised that everything’s a lot more difficult than you imagined? You might be surprised by how often this situation occurs.
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The equestrian blog is dedicated to sharing information and stories about the world of horse riding and horsemanship. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced rider, the blog is a valuable resource for anyone passionate about horses and riding.
We all compete for different reasons; for some it’s a benchmark against their training stages, others its to progress up the dressage ladder; for many its something they can enjoy, and achieve, with their ponies and horses.
Today, I’m not going to analyse the dressage test from the view of an official dressage judge, but from my view...
There’s a common misconception that only novice riders experience fear in the saddle. However, that certainly isn’t the case. In fact, from time to time, every rider will inevitably experience some anxiety, no matter whether they’re a professional, amateur, dressage rider, or show jumper. So, if you’re nervous about cantering your horse, you...
While arguably not the most talented of riders, Federico Caprilli is nonetheless one of the most influential horsemen to have ever lived.
A Backward Glance to a Traditional Style of Riding
These days, few riders would consider leaning back and lifting their hands as they approach a jump but, before Federico Caprilli came along, that was common...
No two horses are the same, and the training methods that proved successful with one could end in disaster with another.
3 key principles that make retraining an ex-racehorse for competition or pleasure a rewarding and successful experience
Horses naturally go in a straight line - or do they? Straightness requires both the left and right sides of the horse to be equally developed and balance.
There are many skills to learn in order to be a good horse trainer, and just as importantly, there are many attitudes and mental habits that we must adopt to effectively work with our horses. An anxious horse will naturally misbehave, and an anxious trainer will always end up making the horse nervous too. It is important, then, to develop...
