It’s hard being a novice — particularly if you’ve got horsey friends who just seem effortlessly good at it. But nothing in equestrian life is effortless — and if you asked your friends, they’d give you the following advice…
From finding breeches that are long enough to always having to get people's tack down for them, there are a few problems tall riders have to contend with...
Choosing to date an equestrian is a toss-up. There plenty of pros (tight white breeches, impressive DIY skills...) — but a few cons that we'll admit to as well (hairy fleeces, an aversion to holidays during the summer...)
From being on permanent lookout for the nearest mounting block, to having to wear kids’ clothes, here are some of the problems of being a vertically-challenged rider…
Beauty comes in all sorts of different shapes and sizes — for every thoroughbred or warmblood lover, there are those of us who are totally addicted to cobs. Here’s why…
Here’s what you may well be discovering if your horse is currently ‘enjoying’ restricted turnout
Here are a few resolutions that you might find trickier to keep than you think…
‘Anyway, the good news is that it is actually possible to improve on perfection, and that’s why I’ve come up with the following New Year’s Resolutions...’
Horse people are prone to the odd cliché or two, just like any other walk of life. Here are a few over-used phrases you've probably come across...
If winter weather has resulted in your horse being stable-bound, then you and your horse may be feeling pretty fed-up, so take a look at these boredom busting tips
Looking for money saving tips for your grooming kit? These household items should do the job
An eye-watering price tag is still no guarantee of success, as these horses prove….
There’s something deeply satisfying about braving the elements to take your horse out — but chances are you’ll experience all or most of the following though...
With coronavirus giving us very little to be cheery about at the moment, here we bring you some of the best (or perhaps worst!) equine gags doing the rounds on the internet to hopefully put a smile on your face
Dealing with rugs is nothing short of a nightmare in this weather. Please come back, summer...
Who needs the gym when you’ve got a horse? You may find you're doing a workout at the yard without even realising it...
Ever wondered why your farrier is a bit, well, grumpy? The following things could have something to do with it...
Keen to get involved with volunteering in the equestrian world? Take a look at these ideas of where to get started, with information on how charities are navigating volunteering during the coronavirus pandemic...
Horses have been around for, well, donkey’s years. They’re inextricably woven into the fabric and folklore of Britain — and many countries round the world, too. Here we round up a few horsey superstitions...
Do you recognise any of these questions, most commonly asked by the general public as soon as they hear you have a horse?
