Equestrian humour

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?’

9 everyday items which horses are (unnecessarily) terrified of

What is your horses biggest fear? A puddle, a plastic bag or maybe a pram?

11 common sights in a collecting ring

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...

5 horse photography poses we’ve all seen

If you’ve ever tried to take a photo of a horse then the chances are you’ll recognise these equine poses...

8 things all riders say to their horses

“Who needs therapy when you’ve got a quiet country lane and your horse to vent to...”

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

Always scrolling...

7 equestrian inventions we’d like to see

Anyone fancy taking out a patent on any of these?

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...

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...

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...)

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…

7 ‘meals’ most horse riders will have eaten at some point

Do any of these ring a bell?

8 reasons why everyone needs a cob in their life

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…

11 warning signs your tack room is out of control

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

18 (tongue-in-cheek) reasons cobs are better than thoroughbreds

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...

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

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...

8 basic mistakes all riders have made at some point

Why does being at the yard in your work clothes feel so wrong?

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...

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...