Equestrian humour

13 things you’ll remember if you were pony-mad in the 80s

Do you remember being a pony-mad child in the 80s?

17 awkward, embarrassing or hairy moments you might have experienced in the show ring...

Number six is so common...

5 things horse owners prioritise for their four legged friends

While others will enjoy nights out and the odd nice dinner, horsey folk might need to tighten up their purse strings and make some savings in areas of life...

11 ways owning a horse is similar to attending a hen party

Make-up, sashes, tears and budgets — horses and hen parties really do have far more in common than you ever realised…

8 things we unquestioningly do, even though, thinking about it, it’s a bit weird

Us Brits are sticklers for tradition, and nowhere is this more apparent than in the noble sport of equestrianism...

6 grooming fails that always happen at the wrong moment

Hands up who’s had one of these – usually the night before a big, important event, explains Sara Walker…

9 things ex-racehorse owners get sick of hearing

If you’re the proud owner of an ex-racehorse, you probably find you get asked the same old questions about your noble steed, and hear the same tired statements repeated

11 signs you were a horsey child in the 90s

If you spent more time playing Mary King's Riding Star computer game than riding your real-life pony — it's likely you were a horsey child of the 90s

6 truths about towing a horse trailer

However experienced you are with towing, there are some universal truths that none of us can escape, explains Sara Walker...

If Dante had been a rider: who you’d find in the nine circles of hell

We feel that had Dante kept his charger on a 21st Century livery yard, he might have had some other ideas of those he’d condemn to eternal torment...

11 top tips to help you survive the stable-to-office dash each morning

Rushing from the yard to the office in the morning is often typical for horse owners. Here are some great hacks for making it possible and, well, less smelly

9 signs you might not be cut out for showjumping

Some of us thrive on the adrenalin rush of showjumping, while others prefer to stay closer to the ground. Find out which camp you fall into as explained by Sara Walker

12 reasons horsey folk make the best possible festival-goers

As music festival season is in full wing, here’s why equestrians make the ultimate buddies at such events

Tan lines and terrifying hat hair — 7 problems horsey folk face during the summer

Strap marks and white legs are the least of the worries for riders during the summer months. Do any of these sound familiar?

Old school vs. modern horse care: 5 ways it was easier in the good old days...

Remember how things were so much easier back in the day, before the advent of search engines and discussion forums? Sara Walker takes a look at how we’ve changed when it comes to looking after our horses and ponies...

13 things all the best horsey mums and dads do for their kids

Horsey mums and dads tend to be the number one groom, the instructor, sports psychologist, bank manager and a whole lot more

5 types of horsey people you will find on social media

We all know a number four...

12 ways Pony Club camp changes you forever

Do you miss the water fights and musical rides? Read on to discover what legacy Pony Club camp has left you

9 thoughts all grassroots eventers have when they view their competition pictures

We all know it’s a highlight of the day — whether you’ve won or come 32nd, it’s a ritual at every competition to pop to the trailer of the on-site photographer and check out your snaps

28 questions all grassroots event riders ask themselves on competition days

From early alarm clocks to warm-up dramas, every event rider will surely have asked themselves these questions