Snaffles are the most widely used bits on the market, but what is the difference between a loose ring and an eggbutt and which horses do they suit best?
Snaffles are the most widely used bits on the market, but what is the difference between a loose ring and an eggbutt and which horses do they suit best?
In the first of a series looking at how to market yourself as a rider, Stephanie Bateman delves into the world of social media and discovers the dos and don’ts of promoting yourself online
Being a professional rider is no longer just about producing and competing horses, it’s about running a business, and effective social media is key to this. “Social media gives you the opportunity to put yourself in front of the world, including prospective sponsors and owners,” says Ashley Rossiter, managing director of PR and social media […]
Practical, adaptable, good-natured and multi-talented – the gypsy cob is worth its weight in gold. Stephanie Bateman investigates their growing popularity
As the name suggests, traditional gypsy cobs were originally bred by Romany gypsies to pull their bow-top caravans all over England and Ireland. They needed to be powerful, hardy, fearless and intelligent to cope with life on the road, yet docile enough to be handled by all the family. “They have since found their way […]
Long-reining is a hugely valuable tool that can benefit all horses. Stephanie Bateman talks to young horse expert Brendan Gallagher to find out how to long-rein efficiently and what exercises you can do.
After a stint as a jockey, Brendan Gallagher focused on training and backing young horses, managing a large breaking and pre-training yard in Newmarket for 10 years. Now part of HB Equestrian in Warwickshire, he provides a comprehensive service breaking a variety of horses from youngsters for Olympic riders to riding club horses. Brendan works with vets and equine professionals in the rehabilitation of “problem horses”, alongside running clinics and helping people work horses from the ground.
“Long-reining has long been an integral part of the breaking-in process in terms of getting a horse used to the rein and voice aids and establishing the steering and brakes,” explains freelance rider and trainer Brendan Gallagher. “It also gives you the opportunity to expose a young horse to scenarios outside the arena, getting them […]
Take a look at this simple exercise, as explained by dressage rider Amy Stovold, to help you understand how to ride counter canter
The five-star eventer shows how the figure-of-eight jumping exercise can help develop balance, rhythm and the ability to land on the correct canter lead
The five-star eventer shows how the figure-of-eight jumping exercise can help develop balance, rhythm and the ability to land on the correct canter lead
Want to know what celebrity riders and equestrians love most about Christmas? Here, we speak to riders from up and down the country to find out their favourite Christmas traditions…
The international showjumper uses a canter-on-a-circle exercise to help develop balance and control, which can be used in the ring
The international showjumper uses a canter-on-a-circle exercise to help develop balance and control, which can be used in the ring
Trainer Joseph O’Shea bagged a double at Kimble
Trainer Joseph O’Shea bagged a double at Kimble
During lockdown, vets turned to telemedicine, but how does it work and is there a future for it post-Covid? Stephanie Bateman investigates
During lockdown, vets turned to telemedicine, but how does it work and is there a future for it post-Covid? Stephanie Bateman investigates