Our 2024 Junior Open Individual Showjumping Champions With 24 starters, made up of the best of the best from around the country, the 1.35m Championship Class always promised to be an exciting one. With five horses entering the jump-off on double-clears after two super-competitive rounds, the pressure on the combinations never let up. Divan Bosman […]
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It is said that ‘some people are just born with horses in their blood’, and when it comes to the Neills, it is clear their horsey blood extends through the generations. Sarah and Oliver Neill have certainly inherited their parents’ talent. We had a quick catch-up with the pair after their super successful SA Youth
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One of the wonders of Youth Champs each year is the variety of disciplines on display and the number of riders competing at the top of these. We would argue that one of the most coveted titles on offer at the show is that of Junior Open Equitation Champion; this is not only because the
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Rider profile Name: Liron Barashi Age: 14 Grade: 9 (2024) School: King David Linksfield Where do you ride: Waterfall Equestrian Estate Disciplines: Showjumping, equitation, and soon dressage Coach: Tamsyn Muller Horses: Pohland’s Mahogany and Vesuvio Z Horse profiles Name: Pohland’s Mahogany Nickname: Molly Age: 6 years old Size: 16.2hh Disciplines: Showjumping How long have you
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Having the confidence to go galloping is one of the most amazing feelings. Here, we look at the gallop and how you can perfect the fastest pace with your favourite pony. The gallop The gallop is the fastest gait a pony or horse can move at. It is a four-beat pace, and ponies can gallop
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We’ve all been told in a lesson by our instructor to ‘half-halt’ but do we really know what they are asking us to do? Read more here
As many of us know (all too well!), the increase in temperature during the summer months can be hard to manage, particularly if we want to ride. These high temperatures are not to be messed with. In fact, higher temperatures increase the chance of illness and even injury in our ponies, and heat stroke is
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Q: My pony never stands at the mounting block. I didn’t mind initially, but now it’s really making me nervous. What can I do to fix this? A: First and foremost, rule out pain or discomfort as a reason for this behaviour. It’s possible your pony is moving around to avoid pain when you get
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Q: My pony gets very distracted when we ride in the warm-up with other ponies. How can I help her to focus on me more? A: Riding with others can be pretty tough for ponies, especially if they need to do it in unfamiliar surroundings. To begin with, start by riding at home with just
Question I’m nervous about hacking and haven’t been in ages. I’m going again next week. How can I make myself less anxious? Answer Hacking should always be fun for you and your pony, so it’s important that you both feel confident before you head out. Don’t force yourself to do things you don’t feel comfortable
