For leisure horse riders
If you are among the many thousands of leisure horse riders who enjoy spending time with either your own horse, or a horse belonging to someone else, purely for the companionship, relationship, and feeling of purpose and satisfaction it brings, without any desire to compete, then this page is for you. The advice will help you make the most of your riding time, whether that’s out in the countryside or in an arena.
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‘It feels like the start of something very exciting’: HOYS-bound showjumper on her first bridleless competition
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Transform your 20m circles into a productive schooling exercise for increased suppleness and focus
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Encourage your horse to lift and lengthen with the help of this zig-zag polework layout
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Master your corners with this simple walk transition exercise to improve accuracy and impress the judges
In today’s 20 minute workout you’re going to teach your horse — and yourself — not to cut corners
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Practise changing leads over poles or jumps with this figure-of-eight layout
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‘Exciting things are to come’: equestrianism at pivotal moment as work continues on its future
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‘Horses make me happier than anything else’: novelist Jojo Moyes on dressage, unconditional love, and why she will never sell a horse again
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Hone your horse’s responsiveness with this super-simple exercise you can practise anywhere
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Running a livery yard is ‘emotional labour’ new study finds
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How often you really need to have your saddle checked, plus advice from a Society of Master Saddlers master saddle fitter
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Boost the quality of your horse’s canter with this straightforward poles routine
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Pressures on riding schools and the challenges they face highlighted in new lesson price data
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Teach your horse to rein-back from the ground to engage their core and release tension
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A simple polework exercise to help distinguish between sharper corners and rounder circles
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Develop your horse’s engagement in canter with this quick transition exercise
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Boost your horse’s suppleness and manoeuvrability using five poles on the ground
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‘Good owners vaccinate their horses against flu for their welfare, not just to compete,’ says equine vet
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Try this exercise to encourage your horse to engage his hindleg from the ground
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Sharpen your transitions using this simple exercise on a circle
