Hollowing your back or slouching? Why your stirrup length matters when hacking a horse and how to get it right How often do you think about the length of ...

Use that to strengthen your bond Research in the past few years has demonstrated that horses are really good at recognising and responding to human moods ...

When you go for a ride, do you feel more “at one with nature”? If you do—and in particular if that makes you happy—you’re not alone. According to a study, ...

Targeting Your Horse’s Core Strength As we learn more and more about the horse’s body and how things are connected, we try and find better ways of keeping ...

No foot, no horse! The old saying still rings true today… The more we learn about horses’ feet and the connection between healthy feet and a healthy upper ...

Your horse’s bridle and bit are more than just decoration.  The bit helps you communicate with your horse, and depending on the style of bit, can be quite ...

Do you give any thought to your horse's bridle and how the intricacies of fit can affect behaviour, performance and communication?  The bridle is an ...

It is a well-known fact that horses change shape It does not matter if your horse is a novice or a Grand Prix dressage horse, changes with shape will ...

A good-quality, well-made saddle can last your lifetime if you follow a few simple rules Keep It Clean Regular cleaning is paramount. Use water-based ...

A lack of knowledge of how to recognise incorrect saddle fit can lead to pain, discomfort and, ultimately, poor performance. Physical signs of poor saddle ...

How to Body Score Your Horse Body condition scoring – also known as fat scoring – is an objective way to identify if a horse is a healthy weight. Body ...

How to Measure a Horses Weight As both weight gain and weight loss can have an impact on your horse's health, it's important to monitor this closely. ...