If you’re thinking about learning to horseback ride then it can be difficult to know what to wear, especially if you’re not sure if the sport is right for you. And then of course there’s the...

Not every barn has the luxury of an enclosed riding area or arena and you may be forced to ride in the open but that doesn’t have to be a problem. While you might feel safer with a fence around...

The other day I was talking to a friend about different western disciplines when she asked me what team penning was. When I told her about the sport she said that it sounded really exciting and...

If you’re thinking about learning to ride or want to try a new discipline then it can be difficult to know what’s right for you which is why I decided to write this article. While I’ve talked...

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...