Horse Riding Lesson: Horse Riding, Grooming, Equipping and Competing

Whether you're taking your first riding lesson or competing at showjumping events, our expert advice guides you through every step of your equestrian journey. From choosing the right riding school and equipment to caring for your horse and mastering essential techniques, you'll find trusted guidance tailored to riders of all levels. Horse Riding Lesson is here to help.

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Preparing for the First Lesson

So, congratulations, you have decided to take up a new hobby and learn a new skill. Along the way, you are bound to have lots of fun and make new friends, bu...

Being a Stable Hand: A Case Study

Mary is passionate about horses and has been from an early age. For her, working with horses is a dream job. Here she describes why being a stable hand is su...

Financing Your Horse

Once you have set your heart on horse ownership, done all of the necessary research and decided you can juggle the financial and time constraints of owning a...

A Healthy Diet for Your Horse

Horses live a long time and keeping them healthy for their whole life is not always easy. But a well-balanced diet can play a major part in ensuring your hor...

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The Cheltenham Festival Explained

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Conquering a Fear of Horses

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Racing for Change: The Organisation and its Aims

Racing for Change is an organisation which has divided the racing world between those who think it is a great idea and those who think it is a bad idea. Broa...

Riding for the Disabled

Riding for the Disabled is a registered charity in the UK which provides services to people with disabilities to enable them to enjoy horse riding. The chari...

Royalty and Equestrianism

Royalty and equestrianism have long been linked, and the current crop of Royals, more than any other, have done much to advance this. Of course, the reasons...

Definitions: Stallions, Geldings and Mares

It is safe to say that the majority of British people know that stallions, geldings, mares and other similar terms refer to horses. However, unless you are a...

The Hunting Ban Facts and Figures

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