Horse and Rider

SHOWJUMPING COURSE WALK STRATEGIES

How to walk a showjumping course effectively The rider who rushes through the course walk, barely glancing at fences, then…

6 months ago

NOTES FROM ALEJANDRA GONZALEZ – RESPONSIBILITY

Responsibility always belongs to the one with the more complex nervous system. This idea has been on my mind as…

6 months ago

AN INTERVIEW WITH AMANDA ANDERSON

HQ: ⁠How did you become involved in saddle fitting? What led you to this work? Amanda: When I was in…

6 months ago

HEARD AT HQ WITH FELICITY THEUNISSEN AND RONNIE HEALY

Two generations, one dream There is something quietly extraordinary about chatting to Felicity Theunissen. She is 13 years old. And…

6 months ago

SETTING THE TONE IN THE WARM-UP ARENA

The real purpose of the warm-up Text: Lara Ellwood of Insight Equine There’s something about the warm-up arena at a…

6 months ago

CHANGING THE LANGUAGE OF RIDING

How awareness, biomechanics, and horsemanship are reshaping rider education Text: Alejandra González I have loved horses for as long as…

6 months ago

FLATWORK FOUNDATIONS – BUILDING BETTER TRANSITIONS

Smooth, balanced transitions are the hallmark of a well-trained horse and rider partnership. Whether you're preparing for your first dressage…

7 months ago

CARING FOR YOUR SADDLE

Inspired by the Western Shoppe Saddle Care Challenge, we decided to delve deep into saddle care, maintenance, and storage. Why…

7 months ago

BATTLE OF THE SEXES AT WEF

Girls end three-year drought in thrilling Battle of the Sexes at WEF In the closest finish in 16 years, the…

10 months ago

CHASING DRESSAGE EXCELLENCE

Daliah Thill's journey from Jo’burg to Europe At just 15 years old, Daliah Thill is living a reality that most…

10 months ago