Posts by Lucy Robinson

When we think about what tack we need, saddle pads and saddle blankets aren’t often at the forefront of our minds. We all know that they go underneath a saddle but there’s still a lot of...

Have you ever wondered what racehorses wear over their eyes, or seen a horse pulling a carriage with its eyes covered? Known as blinders or blinkers, these strange coverings do actually serve a...

There’s no doubt that horseback riding can be an expensive hobby and as you get more serious about it you will probably want to buy clothing that has been specially designed for riding but what do...

There’s no doubt that the Bashkir Curly, with its trademark curly coat, is a distinctive breed but there’s more to these horses than meets the eye. With affectionate personalities and can do...

You might think that you don’t need to know the different parts of a horseback riding saddle and that it doesn’t matter if you don’t know the difference between the saddle flap and the sweat...

Horseback riding is a wonderful thing that opens up a whole new world of possibilities but it can also be a dangerous hobby which is why it’s important to follow a few basic ground rules in order...