Features Archive | December 2024

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December 31st
- ‘I never dreamt I’d be jumping 1.60m – now I want to go higher and faster!’: young rider surprises herself on the path to stardom
- A young dressage rider on the power of social media, ethical horsemanship and her plans for the future
December 30th
- 6 horsey New Year’s resolutions (you’re definitely going to break)
- ‘Stick with it, keep smiling’: how this talented star has made her mark on the show scene
December 29th
- An experienced horse, famous father and training with Pippa Funnell – meet the 17-year-old eventer you need to know about
- ‘The hardest two years of my life’: meet the polo-playing Army officer turned National Hunt trainer with a hunger to succeed
December 28th
- ‘Riding did what the doctors thought was impossible’: meet the rising para dressage star with ambitions both in and out of the saddle
- ‘What a year – I’m so proud of the horses we’re producing’: meet a rising star doing all the hard work herself
December 27th
- Why do you lack confidence when riding or handling horses? Five questions to ask yourself
- ‘The key is to enjoy your horses’: meet the showing star who is beating the best in the business
December 26th
- Tina Cook’s daughter Isabelle on next season’s plans, being independent and learning from your own mistakes
- Scotland is producing plenty of exciting young showjumpers – meet its latest rising star
December 25th
- ‘I’d love to get to grand prix, but saying it aloud is quite terrifying’: two-time national champion on her future plans and top tips for young professionals
- 5 festive horsey films you need to settle down with this Christmas
- ‘I was locked in the tack room’ — and 7 other top riders’ Christmas Day bloopers
December 24th
- ‘Oh come let us adore Him’ – but with an equestrian twist…
- First Christmas with a horsey partner? Here are 8 things you really need to know…
December 23rd
- Which horse has won more King George VI Chases than any other, plus other key facts about this historic Boxing Day race
- ‘I only ride her two or three times a week’: the work routine that propelled hot dressage mare to Olympic final
- Eight training gems from Dickie Waygood and Laura Collett including coaching tips, straightness and Laura’s next big star
December 22nd
- Who won the 2024 performance pony finals at London International Horse Show?
- A stunning home with stables, arena, over 23 acres and off-road hacking, just 30 minutes from London
December 21st
- ‘The stuff of fairytales’: showing’s Sam Roberts takes a trip down memory lane to reflect on her first London victory, aged 12
- Can horses help reduce anxiety? Yes – plus four other ways riding benefits mental health
December 20th
- Meet the winners from the 2024 amateur horse finals at London International
- ‘She’d bolt around the arena when I first got her’ – from an unpromising start to gold
December 19th
- A seriously stylish family home with stables, arena and paddocks in a great location
- Can horses go on footpaths, plus other facts riders need to know about public rights of way
December 18th
- ‘The more time you “waste”, the better your relationship’: how less is more for Olympic ‘mare of all mares’
December 17th
- 9 jobs worth tackling over the festive period to help you get ahead
- Christmas gift ideas for the equestrian in your life – and why it might be wise to insure them *Promotion*
December 16th
- Who are the horses and riders making their dressage debut at the 2024 London International Horse Show?
December 15th
- ‘My life has been such a surprise’: Carl Hester on what he’s learnt during his career
- A lovely family home, complete with stables, nine acres and great access to competition centres
December 14th
- Looking for scenic places to ride in the UK? Here are seven of the best I’ve found
- ‘Stay calm and keep things simple’: trainer, author and showing judge Henrietta Knight on the lessons she’s learnt during her career
December 13th
- ‘Aim to do this straightforward exercise to score 10 out of 10’: how Harry Meade uses polework to improve suppleness
- What a home! Check out this property, complete with stables, indoor arena, 60 acres, a pool and more…
December 12th
- Which of Ros Canter’s five-star aces is she tipping for next season – and her new dream for the future
December 11th
- ‘Too challenging to understand’: why top rider is calling for showjumping to be made more accessible
- Ian Stark on superstitions, speed and ‘Saturday morning stomach’
December 10th
- ‘She’s fun, sweet and spicy’: Welsh mare bounces back to make London dreams come true
December 9th
- A horsey haven within the M25 – a fabulous 40-acre estate with 14 stables, outdoor arena and more
- 9 things that anyone who learnt to ride in adulthood will know
December 8th
- How to improve your balance to help boost your riding skills
- Escape to Tuscany with this special home complete with stables, arenas, a pool and more…
December 7th
- 9 things that only happen to horse owners
December 6th
- Why we are seeing blue tongues in dressage arenas – and what needs to be done about it
- The history of hyperflexion in dressage training – and how the sport can move away from it
- All about the poodle: the original ‘puddle-lover’ with a penchant for pompoms
December 5th
- A lovely family home with 14 acres, an arena, stables and more
- ‘I told my husband it was buy one, get one free!’ — and 7 other horsey confessions
December 3rd
- ‘Walter was telling me he thought it was a good idea!’: Ros Canter reflects on winning her first Burghley title
- The best way to deal with muddy gateways
December 2nd
- A rare find for £750k – check out this unusual cottage with four stables and over 11 acres
- Getting ready takes forever — and 7 other things you’d forgotten about winter riding
December 1st
- ‘I thought I knew more than I did’: Becky Moody on the sliding doors moments that led to Olympic success
- A slice of heaven in a desirable location with up to 28 acres, stables, arena and more could be yours