Equestrian humour

14 things that go through your mind when you’re about to fall off

You’ve wavered, you’ve clutched and now you’ve decided you’re just going to have to go with it. Here’s what you might be thinking...

9 signs you might have an equestrian shopping habit

While we all need to replace kit from time to time, some of us have been known to take it too far. Here are some warning signs to watch out for

9 things riders quickly realise when competitions move indoors

As the days become shorter and colder, this also often marks the time when competitions moves from the outdoors to the indoor arena. And when it does, perhaps it throws up some or one of the following…

9 things horsey people might experience when they go to uni

Your flat mates will definitely ask if they can come and ride your horse...

10 things that only happen to horse owners

However long you've looked after horses there are some inevitable firsts that you can only experience as a horse owner or rider — from frosty receptions in supermarkets to the walk of shame after being ditched over a hedge

On your travels? 5 types of horse who like to box clever

Whether you transport horses for a living or just do a lot of travelling, chances are that some of these equine characters will sound familiar explains Sara Walker…

9 reasons riders love (and hate) autumn

Oh, autumn, here’s nine things we love about you (and a few items we could do without)

9 things you wish you could have told your 13-year-old self

Looking back, there are a few things we wish we'd known when we were 13...

13 ridiculous mistakes most competition riders have made at some stage

There are so many ways to get eliminated — or just a very red face — at a horse show or competition. And that’s before you even take the unpredictability of horses into account…

18 horse-related superstitions that some people swear by

Horses have been around for, well, donkey’s years. They’re inextricably woven into the fabric and folklore of Britain — and many countries round the world, too. Here we round up a few horsey superstitions...

Things we all did when we were 12 and wouldn’t do now (but still secretly miss)

Remember when you had nerves of steel and nothing in the world mattered so much as having fun? Time to feel nostalgic over one of these as explained by Sara Walker...

Why horsey parents dread the start of the school term...

With children now back at school after the summer, horsey parents may be experiencing a cold, sinking feeling in the pit of their stomachs. Here’s why....

14 things you should never say to your farrier

Good farriers are like gold dust and should be generally prized and looked after. Try not to frighten them off says Sara Walker...

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