Horse and Rider

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What the FEI's 2027 rule means for riders From 1 January 2027, according to Horse and Hound's Lucy Elder, FEI…

14 hours ago

BO REED HEADS TO DAKAR

What to expect from the Youth Olympic Showjumping When the Youth Olympic Games open in Senegal on 31 October, South…

1 week ago

WHAT FATIGUE DOES TO MOVEMENT

A tired horse does not simply perform the same movement with less enthusiasm. Fatigue can alter force production, coordination and…

3 months ago

YOUR HORSE MAY BE TIRED BEFORE HE LOOKS TIRED

Fatigue is not confined to a horse who is blowing hard at the end of a session. It can appear…

3 months ago

THE RIDER IN THE EQUATION: WHAT PERSONALITY RESEARCH SAYS ABOUT HORSE WELFARE

A German study of nearly 500 equestrians has found that a rider's self-esteem, empathy and adaptability measurably shape how horse-centred…

4 months ago

BEYOND THE BIT: WHAT BRIDLELESS RIDING REALLY ASKS OF YOU

Bridleless riding is having a moment. Earlier this year, Britain held what was billed as its first fully bridleless competition,…

4 months ago

THE DSA CHALLENGE – NATIONAL DRESSAGE WITHOUT THE ROAD TRIP

For most South African dressage riders, 'competing nationally' has always come with a catch: the cost, the kilometres and the…

4 months ago

CONGRATULATIONS TO RAY AND 334 SEA OF STARS

Rainer Korber and 334 Sea of Stars jumped clear in the mare's first 1.50m Grand Prix at the Aquelle Foresyte…

4 months ago

YOU’RE NOT CROOKED; YOU’RE HUMAN

Have you ever looked at a photo or video of yourself riding and thought… Alejandra Gonzalez Why am I always…

5 months ago

BUILDING CONFIDENCE AFTER A FALL

Psychological strategies and progressive exercises for riders returning after falls Every rider falls eventually. This is not dramatic pessimism; it’s…

6 months ago