1.Being Stirrupy Mcstirrups Checking your stirrups before you ride, changing them after warm up, changing them before you jump – this is all grand and expected. Turning in in a group lesson sixteen bajillion times to change them though – no, just no. 2. Being consistently late Everyone can be late on occasion or exceptionalContinueContinue reading “13 Ways To Annoy Your Riding Instructor”
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Making A Show Of Yourself Part 3 – Class Format
Format of a ridden flat class All riders enter on right rein in walk. Steward will instruct to trot on and canter on in a group. Steward will ask to come back to trot and change the rein. Steward will ask for canter on other rein and steward will invite to extend canter / gallopContinueContinue reading “Making A Show Of Yourself Part 3 – Class Format”
Making a Show of Yourself Part 2 – Tack & Turnout
Rider Turnout Aim to look professional, tidy and workmanlike. Footwear – Adults long leather boots. (leather short boots and gaiters may be permitted, check rules of class). Adults cannot show in short boots only. Children under 12, short boots with jod clips. Children over 12, as per adults. Have your groom wipe your boots beforeContinueContinue reading “Making a Show of Yourself Part 2 – Tack & Turnout”
Making A Show Of Yourself – Part 1 – Types of ridden showing classes
This series is based on a guide I drew up a few years ago ahead of a clinic I delivered to novice adults and children. There are a wealth of showing experts out there and I will not pretend to know as much nor more than any of them. This guide is not intended forContinueContinue reading “Making A Show Of Yourself – Part 1 – Types of ridden showing classes”
Things you should know before having dressage lessons
Get used to being on a circle. You won’t be moving sideways at the greatest of ease any time soon. The circle is your friend, embrace the circle. Don’t go large around the arena – this does not go down well. If you have enough grasp of spatial relations to be able to ride aContinueContinue reading “Things you should know before having dressage lessons”
Hail To The Bystander
Hail to the bystanders Always waiting to say You shouldn’t be riding Your horse in that way Always ready with advice When you fall to the ground Although their only riding experience Is reading horse and hound If you are feeling progress They can take you down a peg Nothing makes them happier ThanContinueContinue reading “Hail To The Bystander”
Still not finished your Christmas shopping?
I love shopping, Christmas present shopping is great as I don’t even have to feel guilty because I am buying things for others and not myself. So, given that I’ve spent all my money, let me help you spend yours! These are a few of my favourite equestrian shops and things L Horze, horze.eu I loveContinueContinue reading “Still not finished your Christmas shopping?”
Life With Horses – Illustrated
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An Introduction to Herbs for Horses
When I was in school, the highlight of every week was riding a big chestnut mare called Jenny. Jenny got arthritis and in an effort to help the yard to treat her I started researching what could help. This was long before the days of being able to buy ready made and mixed herbal remediesContinueContinue reading “An Introduction to Herbs for Horses”
5 Mistakes You Might Be Making When Washing Your Horse
Using cold water You wouldn’t wash your own hair in cold water! Using warm water will allow your shampoos and products to lather much better. It also feels more pleasant for the horse. Mix your shampoo into warm water in a bucket and lather up and apply with a sponge or soft cloth Wasting theContinueContinue reading “5 Mistakes You Might Be Making When Washing Your Horse”
Equestrian Reality 