[dropcap]W[/dropcap]hen our horses start acting up when being ridden, our minds quickly think it’s some kind of internal pain or…
Q: Which is the most difficult Derby course in the world? A: The Hamburg Derby is widely considered the most difficult…
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he first Thoroughbreds were imported into South Africa in 1792 and informal races were held at Green Point, Cape Town…
[dropcap]I[/dropcap]t’s long been thought that horses don’t have nerve follicles at the roots of their manes, but a recent study…
Horses can carry between 12% and 20% of their body weight, but body weight is not the only factor that…
[dropcap]A [/dropcap]‘hot seat’ is a pushy seat where the rider sits ‘on top’ of the horse, instead of ‘around’ the…
The most obvious sign that a horse has not accepted the contact is resistance. This can be displayed through snatching,…
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he principle of action is reaction. Horses naturally yield away from pressure. It is very helpful to teach the horse…
[dropcap]R[/dropcap]iders in today’s age have lost sight of what it means for a horse to be ‘on the bit’. The…
[dropcap]A[/dropcap]ll instructors have their own personal style of teaching, which will work for some but not for others. As a…