When you buy a saddle, most of the time you will have to buy your stirrup leathers and safety stirrups separately. In this day and age, we tend to do many things online, including shopping for our tack. So, it would only be natural to consider buying safety stirrups online – but is this what …
In the past few years, riders have become more and more safety-conscious and they have started to take their safety into account more. For instance, did you know that after Charlotte Dujardin, an Olympic gold medalist in dressage, fell off a horse and suffered a head injury, she has never gotten up on a horse …
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Going to shows is a lot of fun and many riders choose to attend just to change their routine up a bit. Others take it seriously and others attend for fun. Whatever the case may be, you should still prepare for your showjumping show in the best possible way. In this article, we will look …
How to prepare for your showjumping show – the best tips! Read More »
Summer time is a fantastic time to ride outdoors. The sun is shining, it is warm, no need for layers upon layers of clothes… but there are flies. And usually, so many of them. Sooner or later in the summer, all of us have to deal with the flies that mess up otherwise a very …
Flies around horses can be a real bother – get rid of them with these tips! Read More »
Summertime means that we get to meet many new foals. Pastures are full of happy moms with their newborn babies and their owners are even happier. Training a foal and a young horse can be very rewarding, thought at times it can be nerve wrecking and challenging. In order for foals to grow up to …
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Summer is here and we all enjoy the sun and warm weather. However, when riding in the heat, we as well as our horses can get a bit too hot and sweaty. We as riders can always step into a cool office or enjoy the AC in the car, but our horses need a way …
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Every rider, no matter what discipline, has to learn how to sit correctly when riding. A balanced, relaxed and effective seat is key to becoming a great rider. In the beginning, sitting balanced and not falling off is one of the hardest things to do. But as you become more experienced, you can fine tune …
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If you’ve ever seen spurs online or at a tack store, you’ve probably noticed that there are a ton of different kinds of spurs. There are long ones and short ones, sharp ones and dull ones. Spurs, just like a bridle, saddle and a whip, are used to affect your horse’s response and reaction to …
Introduction to spurs – when to use them and how to choose the right ones Read More »
When horses sweat a lot either outdoors in hot climates or during exercise, they lose water and electrolytes. The same phenomenon happens to you as a rider, when you sweat. For instance, have you ever had a very had training session after which you really wanted to eat and drink? That’s because your body got …
Riding by itself is not enough to keep you fit and balanced enough to influence your horse in the best possible way. Though riding is great exercise, in order to become better, more balanced and supple as a rider, you should be doing other exercises too. In fact, exercising at a gym with a personal …
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