Equestrian humour

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

Number six is so common...

7 things owners of older horses always hear

Here are seven things all owners of golden oldies are always hearing...

5 key relationships you will establish when on a livery yard

EVERYONE needs a number 3!

5 reasons to date an equestrian (and 5 reasons why you probably shouldn’t)

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...)

Horses v humans: when our best efforts go unnoticed

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...

5 ways to delight an equestrian this Valentine’s Day (top tip: forget the red roses)

If you’re dating an equestrian, and are wondering how you can make today (14 February) really special this year, here are some ideas to treat your Valentine

16 things which stress competition riders out just before the season starts

Hands up if you’re 2020 ready?

7 equestrian inventions we’d like to see

Anyone fancy taking out a patent on any of these?

8 struggles only short riders will understand

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…

Are you a tall rider? Here are 9 things that will sound familiar

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...

14 things all horsey people have probably done at least once on social media

Always scrolling...

6 (sometimes shocking) things you discover while your horse is on restricted turnout

Here’s what you may well be discovering if your horse is currently ‘enjoying’ restricted turnout

Horse vs human: 14 signs you’ve gone into battle with the uncatchable equine

We all dream of opening the field gate, calling our horse’s name and hearing a whicker of delight as he canters enthusiastically to greet you. But it doesn’t always work out like that...

24 of the best (OK, weirdest) horse names we have ever heard

From Broomstick, the skinny thoroughbred who liked to take off, to a Treasure who was anything but, some horse names are so bad, they're unforgettably good

7 types of rider we’ve all met from time to time

If you’ve been around horses a while or have ever worked at a riding school, chances are some of these will sound familiar...

9 ways horse riding prepares (and doesn’t prepare) you for when you join a gym

Here are nine things horsey guys and girls will be prepared for — and also might be shocked at — when they first embark on a new fitness programme at the gym:

14 questions you always wanted to be able to ask your horse

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

16 ways that being a horse rider prepares you for a skiing holiday

From knowing the importance of matchy matchy to practice at apologising for being out of control, riders are one step ahead on the slopes

7 secrets all horsey people keep from their other halves

Sometimes, what the eye doesn't see, the heart doesn't grieve over…

6 things only horse owners think are perfectly reasonable

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...