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link to Unscheduled Dismount: How To Fall From A Horse Safely

Unscheduled Dismount: How To Fall From A Horse Safely

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...

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link to Want Someone Else To Ride Your Horse? 9 Things To Consider First

Want Someone Else To Ride Your Horse? 9 Things To Consider First

Whether or not you should let somebody else ride your own horse is a question that invites strong opinions on both sides, even if the person asking is an experienced rider. After all, you’re in...

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Horseback Riding Pants: What’s Okay To Wear & What To Avoid

If you’re new to horseback riding then you might be wondering what pants are the best and whether or not you really need to shell out for an expensive pair of breeches or jodhpurs. After all, if...

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How To Improve (And Maintain) Your Posture When Horseback Riding

When you start learning to ride a horse it’s easy to maintain your posture, after all, your instructor is making sure you keep it but when you start riding out on your own it’s all too easy to...

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Trotting Diagonals: What Are They & How To Get Them Right

As a riding instructor I’ve taught thousands of people to ride, and over that time I’ve also learned that, as experienced riders, it can be hard for us to remember that we were once beginners. At...

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Horse Riding 101: Learn How To Ride A Horse At A Trot

As a riding instructor, I’ve taught thousands of people to ride over the years and one thing I’ve learned myself over that time is that people always learn better if you break things down into...

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About Me

My name’s Lucy and since learning to ride at the age of five I’ve not only owned dozens of horses and ponies (and a few donkeys) but I’ve also run a very successful riding school, teaching both English and Western.

I have a real passion for horses and feel that they can add so much richness and joy to our lives which is why I created this blog. I wanted to help other people by passing on some of the things I’d learned. I want this site to be a real factbook for new and experienced owners and riders alike.

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