11 funny responses to horsey jobs
We’ve rounded up some of the best reactions received on hearing the answer to the innocent question, ‘and what do you do?’
We’ve rounded up some of the best reactions received on hearing the answer to the innocent question, ‘and what do you do?’
What is your horses biggest fear? A puddle, a plastic bag or maybe a pram?
As competitions are set to recommence soon (hopefully), here are 11 familiar sights we’ll probably see in the collecting ring when social distancing rules are relaxed further down the line...
If you’ve ever tried to take a photo of a horse then the chances are you’ll recognise these equine poses...
“Who needs therapy when you’ve got a quiet country lane and your horse to vent to...”
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Anyone fancy taking out a patent on any of these?
Why does your horse sometimes prove to be so very ungrateful of your efforts to care for him? Here’s some examples that leave you feeling particularly unappreciated...
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…
Do any of these ring a bell?
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…
If your tack room looks more like a bomb site rather than a temple of tidiness, then take solace in the fact you aren’t alone
Tough, resilient, reliable and brilliant fun. Of course no horse is perfect, but cob owners and riders have got a pretty good deal. Here are 18 reasons why Aimi Clark thinks they are so much better than thoroughbreds...
Here’s what you may well be discovering if your horse is currently ‘enjoying’ restricted turnout
We’re waiting for the day that someone invents a ‘horse to human’ translation machine – and we know exactly what we’re going to ask...
Why does being at the yard in your work clothes feel so wrong?
We lavish care on our equine charges, making sure they want for nothing. When it comes to ourselves, though, we may be prepared to cut the odd corner, explains Sara Walker...
If you’ve been around horses a while or have ever worked at a riding school, chances are some of these will sound familiar...