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11 Year old Mare: Need Advice on Leg and Hand Signals & Positioning
Your hands, arms and legs are known as aids within horse riding, and with good reason. They are the most important tools you have at your command and the main way for you to communicate with your hors...
A Glossary of Riding Terms
An overview of some of the most commonly used words in riding circles used to describe body parts of a horse, equipment and the way the horse moves....
A Glossary of Tack
Common terms used when talking about tack and their definitions....
A Healthy Diet for Your Horse
An overview of the main types of food for horses, when to feed each one and what each one does....
Ability Categories
What different levels of ability classes you may come across when choosing where to ride....
Affiliations and Accreditations
A look at some of the official bodies which oversee and regulate riding clubs....
Are Horse Walkers Worth the Effort?
What horse walkers are and whether they can benefit you....
Arena Layout
The layout of the standard dressage arena and where the letters are....
Basic Rules of Polo
A brief look at the basic rules of polo and how the game works....
Become a Horse Riding Tutor
If you are keen on horses, a great communicator as well as a skilled rider, then you have the makings to become a successful horse riding tutor....
Being a Stable Hand: A Case Study
Why one woman decided to make being a stable hand her career....
Blinkers and Reins
What the blinkers and the reins are and what they are used for in horse riding....
Body Protectors and Back Support
A look at the various means of back protections available to riders and why it is so important....
Borrowing Equipment from a School
What kind of equipment you will be able to borrow from a school and what you should bring yourself....
Borrowing Horses from a School
A look at what you can expect if you are borrowing a horse form your riding school and why it can be a good idea....
Breeches or Jodhpurs
An outline of the differences between jodhpurs and breeches and when to wear either one....
Bridles and Accessories
A look at how the bridle works, why it is needed and what to do to make the use of it safe....
Britain's Showjumping Success
A brief overview of recent and historical successes in British showjumping and a look at what the future may hold for the sport....
Buying a Horse for a Child
A brief guide to buying a horse for a child, what to look for and pitfalls to avoid....
Buying A Horse for an Adult
The things to check and the pitfalls to avoid when buying a horse....
Buying Second Hand Riding Equipment
Tips and hints on what to avoid when purchasing second hand equipment...
Caring for Your Horse: Time
A look at how much time horse owning takes up and how to fit it all in....
Categories of Horses for Riding
A summary of some of the most commonly used terms for horses....
Chaps and Gaiters
What chaps and gaiters are and when they are worn....
Children and Showjumping
How old children should be to start showjumping and what roles there are for them in the sport....
Conquering a Fear of Horses
Many people are nervous around horses, and in some people, this actually goes as far as being equinophobia - an actual fear of horses. Many people will find that they want to overcome this fear and we...
Considerations When Betting on Horses
An overview of the main types of betting used in horseracing....
Cross Country Riding and Jumping
A look at cross country riding, the second discipline of eventing....
Dangers of Horse Racing
A look at the dangers of horse racing and what is being done to eradicate them....
Definitions: Stallions, Geldings and Mares
It is safe to say that the majority of British people know that stallions, geldings, mares and other similar terms refer to horses. However, unless you are a big horse fan or a fan or competitor in on...
Different Types of Jumps
An overview of some of the most commonly found horse riding jumps....
Dressage Manoeuvres
An overview of the basic and more advanced manoeuvres expected of a horse and rider in dressage....
Dressage: Horse Riding Discipline
How the sport of dressage works, is scored and what competitors should wear....
Equipment for Eventing
The main pieces of equipment an eventing rider will need....
Exercising Your Horse
The importance of exercising your horse and the dangers of trying to ride a horse which is not fit....
Financial Implications of Buying a Horse
A look at what expenses new horse owners will have to consider once they have bought their horse....
Financing Your Horse
A look at two ways of managing to afford a horse if you cannot buy it outright....
Flat Racing
A look at the glamour within the sport of flat racing....
Footwear for Riding
A look at different types of boots on the market, how they differ and safety concerns....
Good Hoof Care
The best ways of taking care of your horse’s hooves, common problems and how to avoid them....
Grooming Accessories
What products are available to use in grooming the horse and what they all do....
Grooming Your Horse
How to groom a horse and what brushes to use to do the job well....
Horse Boxes and Trailers
How to look for a horsebox and tips for driving and looking after it....
Horse Riding Holiday Guide
There is a wide variety of horse riding holiday guides available for you regardless of whether you are single, part of a couple, or part of a family....
Horse Riding Safety When Having Lessons
Follow general horse riding safety tips, such as knowing your trail, always being aware of your environment, riding a horse that you can control, to avoid mishaps and accidents while riding....
Horse Shoes
What horse shoes are and what they are used for....
How and When to Use Clippers
How and when to clip and what to look for in a pair of clippers....
How Do You Enter Novice Riding Competitions?
Ways in which people who have never competed before can enter into novice competitions....
How Much Will it Cost Me to Teach My Child to Ride?
Information on the costs associated with horse riding for children and how to minimise them....
How Riders Use Stirrups
A look at stirrups and how and why they are used by riders....
How to Care for a Horse
Knowing how to care for a horse can help you enjoy your time with it as well as prevent you from being out costly medical expenses due to neglect....
How to Care for a Racehorse
Who the main players are in terms of caring for a racehorse and what exactly their roles comprise....
How to Find a Riding School
An overview of methods of finding a riding school and choosing the right one for each rider....
How to Qualify for Point to Pointing
An outline of the regulations covering point to point entry....
Improving your Fitness for Horse Riding
The different ways in which people who ride horses need to improve their fitness to be a good rider....
Insuring Your Horse
Why a horse owner should take out horse insurance....
Investing in Horses
What you need to remember in order to start investing in horses....
Is Horse Riding Safe for My Child?
An outline of the reasons parents should not be fearful of their children learning to ride....
Is Racing Horses Humane?
This article details the arguments both for and against horseracing in terms of how humane it is to horses....
Mounting and Dismounting
Simple instructions to give the horse rider confidence in attempting to mount and dismount a horse for the first time....
Mucking Out
How to muck out and why it is important for the horse....
National Hunt Racing
An overview of the sport of National Hunt racing – or steeplechase....
Olympic Equestrianism at London 2012
An overview of how the equestrianism events will be contested at the London Olympics....
Olympic Eventing
A look at the way three-day eventing is held at the Olympics....
Organising Administration with the School
What you should be paying for, insured for and other forms you can expect to fill in at a riding school....
Other Horse Riding Governing Bodies
How horse riding governing bodies are structured in the UK....
Point to Points
The basics of point to point riding....
Polo Equipment
The equipment needed for both horse and rider for a game of polo....
Polo Player Positions
The basic positions in polo and what each player does....
Preparing for the First Lesson
How to prepare for your first horse riding lesson including what to expect on the day, what equipment you need and physical preparation. Advice about choosing the right riding school and visiting it....
Preventing Illness in Horses
A look at some common illnesses and how best to prevent them....
Questionnaire: Which Equestrian Sport Will Suit Me Best?
A short quiz to determine what direction your equestrianism should take....
Racing for Change: The Organisation and its Aims
What Racing for Change wants to do and why people do not always agree....
Rider Position
An outline of the steps a rider can take to make sure they are sitting in the correct rider position, which will help them to ride safely and comfortably....
Riding for the Disabled
A piece which outlines the good work which Riding for the Disabled does....
Riding Gloves
The main types of riding gloves available, what to look for in a pair and how to keep them clean....
Riding Hats
The basic types of riding hats and the reason they are so important....
Riding Jackets
What the different types of riding jacket do and when to wear them....
Riding Schools for Children
What parents looking for a riding school for children should bear in mind....
Riding the Grand National
The Grand National - the chance for ordinary, non-professional riders to race on the Grand National courses has come about thanks to a special charity ride which is now organised each year....
Royalty and Equestrianism
How various members of the Royal Family enjoy horse sports....
Rugs and Blankets
The main types of rugs and blankets and what purpose they serve....
Saddles and Accessories
A look at the most important parts of a saddle and how and why a rider should look after theirs....
Safety at Riding Schools
The safety measures you can reasonably expect your riding school to take....
Shelter for Your Horse
Ways to shelter your horse and what the benefits of each one are....
Showjumping Competitions
A look at how the competitions for showjumping are structured....
Showjumping Governing Bodies
A look at some of the governing bodies a showjumper may come into contact with....
Showjumping Heroes
A look at a selection of big names in the equestrian world....
Showjumping Rules
A look at what the rules of showjumping cover and who regulates them....
Showjumping: Where to Start
Advice for riders wanting to start showjumping, from finding information to the basic rider position....
Slowing and Stopping
How to stop and slow down when riding....
Space and Grounds
The main things a horse needs space for....
Stable Equipment
An overview of much of the stable equipment a horse owner will want to buy....
Stable Management
The basics of stable management and why you should know them....
Stabling Your Horse
What to look for in a yard or stable and how to make your horse’s home as comfortable as possible....
Tackling Your First Jump
How to tackle the first jump....
Tail Guards
What tail guards are and why they are used....
The Best Racecourses Around Britain
Horseracing in Britain is big business and there are more than 60 courses to choose from. Here we give a description of some of the most famous racecourses in the country....
The Cheltenham Festival Explained
Why the Cheltenham Festival is such a good experience....
The Dressage Training Scale
The training scale used for teaching horses how to perform in dressage....
The History of National Hunt
A brief introduction to the history of jumps racing - when it started, how it grew and what it's like today....
The Hunting Ban Facts and Figures
Some facts and figures around the Hunting Ban....
The Role of a Parent at the Stables
A look at the ways in which parents can be useful at the stables, without getting in the way of the instructor and staff...
Time Constraints of Owning a Horse
The time constraints of owning a horse....
Time for Riding
A look at how to fit riding into your schedule....
TLC: What Every Horse Needs
A look at the tender loving care which horses need in order to thrive and how to make sure they get it....
Training for a Three-Day Event
How to start training for a three-day event....
Turning Circles
What turning circles are and why a rider needs to be able to perform them....
Veterinary Care
The basics of vet care and what you should make sure you have covered....
Walking, Trotting and Cantering
The three basic gaits and what they are and why they must be mastered....
What Age Should Children Start Riding Lessons?
the factors which come into play when determining at which age to start a child on riding lessons...
What do I Need to Start Horse Racing?
How to break into the world of horse racing to become a jockey....
What Equipment Will You Need?
What equipment the rider needs to have a safe and enjoyable relationship with their horse....
What is Eventing?
A look at the basics of the sport of eventing....
What to Expect from a Riding School
What to expect from a riding school when you go there for your first lesson, including tips about what it will entail and what they will be able to lend you....
What to Look for in a Horse
What to look for in a horse when buying one for the first time....
What to Wear as a Beginner
What the best clothes are to wear as a beginner....
Where to Buy a Horse?
Where the best places to buy a horse are and what prospective buyers should look out for....
Which Breed is Best for Which Equestrian Sport?
A look at what hot, warm and cold blooded horses are best suited to....
Whips and Crops
A look at some basic crops and whips and when to use them on a horse....
Who Are the Countryside Alliance and What Do They Do?
A look into what the Countryside Alliance does, away from the hunting ban....
Why Horseracing is So Popular in Ireland
An article looking into the links between the country of Ireland and the sport of horseracing....
Why I Became a Riding Instructor: Case Study
A case study of a riding instructor of some 15 years standing....