Having spent many decades teaching hundreds, if not thousands, of people of all ages to ride I’m always struck by how keen people are to progress and learn themselves. While there’s no substitute...

When it comes to jumping we tend to place a lot of emphasis on a horse’s natural ability to jump over things (regardless of whether it’s a natural obstacle or a manmade fence). Of course, that...

There’s no doubt that horses are majestic animals that are known and loved for their graceful way of moving and for their speed. Their unique movements, known as gaits, have fascinated riders and...

Horses are such beautiful animals which is one of the reasons why choosing the perfect name for them can be so difficult. The right name takes thought and consideration but there are also a number of...

When it comes to horseback riding the use of a crop or whip is a controversial topic with everybody having their own opinion as well as their own argument to back up their beliefs. As you’d expect...

It doesn’t matter how experienced a rider you are, at some point, you will fall off which is why I’m always surprised that a lot of instructors don’t teach students how to fall. Surely learning...