We’ve all heard the old adage that after a fall the best thing to do is get back on the horse but sometimes this just isn’t going to be possible and a fall may not even be the reason you stopped riding in the first place. The good news is that whatever that reason we’ve got some great advice to …
What’s The Difference Between Western and English riding?
When it comes to horse riding there’s a wide range of different equine sports, disciplines and activities but as a rule, they will fall into one of two riding styles, Western or English and while you can learn both most people will choose to stick to one or the other. Which style you opt for is down to personal preference …
Best Breeds For Eventing, At All Levels
Regardless of what you want a horse for we’re all looking for that perfect horse and while the definition of a perfect horse varies from person to person when it comes to eventing there are certain things that every eventer, or prospective eventer, looks for. Ideally an eventing horse should have plenty of bravery but not be headstrong and just …
How To Be A Better Horse Rider
We all strive to be better riders, but what is it that makes the difference between a good rider and a great one? You might be surprised to know there are a few things that set the greats apart from the rest of us but the good news is that being a great rider is within everybody’s grasp, regardless of …
Horse Riding With Back Pain
With so many of us suffering from back pain at some point in our lifetime it’s a common problem that only seems to be getting worse. After all five years ago 70% of adults experienced some sort of back pain whereas today that has increased to 80%. While back pain is a fairly broad term that covers many different forms …
Is Horse Riding Vegan?
There’s been a lot of discussion and debate about whether horse riding is vegan or not and while you will always get some people that argue their case is right very few debates will look at it from a completely unbiased point of view which is why I thought that I’d write this article. The simple answer to the question …
Do Horses Like Being Ridden?
No matter what the weather and no matter how we feel we all love riding, nothing beats the freedom we feel while out on our horses, whether it’s a fun beach ride or a high-speed barrel race there’s nothing like it. But, be honest, how many of us have stopped to think about if our beloved horses enjoy being ridden …
How To Ride Safely In The Snow
We all love riding in the summer when the air is warm and the sun is shining but just because it’s snowing outside and the air is bitterly cold it doesn’t mean to say that you can’t or shouldn’t be riding. Unlike riding in the summer you will need to take extra precautions such as wearing more and thicker layers …