A few years ago I seriously hurt my back and was unable to ride for the best part of a year. Of course, I still needed to go to the yard, and obviously still wanted to spend quality time with my...

With the weather being so changeable at the moment it can be difficult to know whether to turn your horse out or bring him in, or even whether to blanket him or not. All of this uncertainty means...

Riding regularly will not only help to keep you fit but will also keep your horse fit and healthy, but how often is too often? Is it even possible to ride your horse too much? After asking other...

If your horse loses a shoe while you’re out riding you’re not necessarily going to notice immediately so there will be a period of time that you continue riding for but the question is more...

Having worked with horses for many years and taught a lot of people to ride I’ve always been struck by the impression horses can leave on a person. No matter how depressed somebody is, or how...

If you’re new to the world of jumping or are keen to learn more about the various types of fences it can be a real minefield learning all of the different jumps and what to expect at what event....