Important Considerations If you want to lease or buy a horse photo credit: Wouter de Bruijn Are you considering buying your first horse? Before you sign on the dotted line there may be other options to consider! Leasing a quality animal is often an overlooked option. Lease or Buy? Ask yourself these questions: If you answer “NO” to any…
Returning to horseback riding as a mature adult can be highly rewarding, bringing physical exercise, mental relaxation, and emotional connection. Our tailored lessons focus on safety, proper techniques, and confidence-building, ensuring a comfortable return to riding. Join a supportive community, invest in yourself, and rediscover your passion for riding.
Virtual lessons can aid equestrians who lack access to in-person coaching. Over recent months I’ve helped riders create personalized, systematic plans to improve their skills, leading to greater harmony and success in competitions. Send in your photos and videos to get detailed feedback and exercises, providing a convenient alternative to traditional coaching.
Judges Cards Have you ever wondered what a judges card looks like? Well here is your chance. Down load your free Judges Card here. Each line will reflect a horse’s performance. The fewer marks on the page the better.Remember the judge can see hundreds of horses and hundreds of hunter rounds in a day so keeping…
How to Avoid Refusals and Run-Outs: Practical Advice for Show Jumping When you enter the show ring, one of your first priorities is to get around the course smoothly, jumping every fence correctly and maintaining a consistent rhythm. Missing a distance is disappointing, but a refusal or run-out can have a significant impact on your…
– Getting the Right Spot While Horse Show Jumping July 9, 2019 By Laura If you are planning on doing some horse jumping it is important to get your horse to take off at the correct ‘spot’. Terminology In Horse Show Jumping The Long Spot – When jumping, taking off to early or far from the base of…
If you want to up your riding game and elevate your equitation invest in a decent horse and an experienced instructor/coach. Here are some tips to get you on the right path for success.
Returning to the saddle can be daunting. However, it’s never too late to unlock your equestrian potential and get back into the sport you love.
Horse training is an art form that requires skill. This skill is composed of facets including: Build Trust Trust is the foundation of any successful relationship, particularly with a horse. Spend time getting to know your horse and building a strong bond of trust. This will make your horse more willing to work with you…
Avoid injury and disapointment, follow this simple fitness program. To get a horse in decent fitness from pasture it takes between eight to ten weeks.