Category Archives: Horses

If someone had asked me a few years ago to get up on a 17hh equine without a saddle, I would have thought they were blimin’ barmy! ‘No thanks mam, this is definitely not my sort of thing’. In my head, this sort of semi tack-less activity was only for the very experienced rider or the brave, fearless stuntman. Definitely not for little old me. Until one day I decided to join an adult riding camp (possibly persuaded) and it became very apparent that my worst fear was looming in the distance. A bareback riding lesson to finish off the day (yay!). Hmmm……so rather than making myself look like a complete pansy, I decided to put on my big girl pants and give it a jolly good go. It turned out to be an awesome riding experience, one that I have continued to regularly take part in after camp and the rest they say is history. I was a complete convert! I discovered going bareback regularly can……

Whether you are seasoned dressage rider or a complete novice, at some point or another you will have probably decided you fancy a little pop over a jump or two and who can blame you? That powerful surge of energy you experience as your horse leaves the ground, makes you feel alive and energised, likeContinue reading “10 Novice Jumping Mistakes and How to Fix Them”

Taking on an ex racehorse could be one of the greatest moments of your life. So many equestrians turn up their noses at the thought of an ex racer, without knowing the full facts. Yes, your ex racer is likely to be challenging at first. Yes, they will need retraining and a lot of timeContinue reading “10 Reasons Why You Should Take On an Ex Racehorse”