Text: Shari Michaelis While showjumping might seem like a ‘point and shoot’ discipline to some spectators, a good showjumping round requires much more from the horse than just clearing the…
If you want to excel at anything, you have to learn how to manage your thoughts and feelings, both the good and the bad. Excellence is not normal or natural,…
Shoulder-in is the mother of all lateral movements. It was described in detail by the Grand Master François Robichon de la Guérinière along with its enormous gymnastic benefits for the…
By Bronwen Meredith Many of us have been told that the walk is an ‘unfixable’ gait and that it is therefore best to leave it untouched. Personally, I don’t believe…
Q: My horse throws his head when I ride him. If I ride him in a bitless bridle he doesn’t do this, but in his bridle with a French link…
HQ153 is our final issue for 2020, and we’re pretty happy to be seeing the back of this first year of the ‘20s. At the same time, we’ve learnt a…
Q: Will my horse benefit from swimming? A: There are many benefits of swimming for horses. The key benefits obviously come in terms of fitness and rehabilitation. If the facilities…
Q: What is the best way to shorten my reins after allowing my horse to stretch? Asked by Kath Harrison A stretch is often a surprisingly difficult movement for a…
Q: What is the best way to educate yourself if qualifications and formal training are out of your price range? If you don’t have the time, desire or money to…
Straighten up Straightness is important for all horses – regardless of discipline – and something riders should work hard to establish, regardless of the horse’s age. Straightness promotes evenness and…
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