Life is better with Horses
You may have visions of galloping across fields in front of stately homes reminiscent of Jane Austen’s Mr Darcy or even harbour dreams of competing at a world-famous equestrian event but learning to ride is a journey so sit back, or should that be up, […]
How long do horses live? Well, it depends- the lifespan of a horse typically ranges from 20 -30 years old. The exact expected lifespan of a horse mainly depends on the horse’s breed and the type of life that they live. It is not unusual […]
Getting the distance correct when jumping a fence is one of the hardest parts of jumping. If you watch a professional jumper, one of the things you will notice immediately is how easy it seems for them to get the perfect distance for the jump. […]
Gray colouring is common in many horse breeds. It is estimated that approximately one in ten horses carry a mutation in their genetics which means they will grey with age. Different breeds and individuals within these breeds can take different amounts of time to grey […]
Are you a Disney fan? I recently purchased a subscription to the Disney+ streaming service and it has made me realize just how significant their movies were during my childhood. The characters are still very familiar and I was instantly feeling very nostalgic . When […]
Jumping is one of the most exciting activities that you can do with a horse but, like all equestrian disciplines, it takes time, patience, training and application to be successful at it. Any experienced jumping rider will tell you that jumping is 99% flatwork it’s […]
If you are looking for a Horse name then why not simply tilt your head upwards and look at the sky during night. The cosmos are filled with planets, constellations, and stars, many of which have truly beautiful names. These names are often derived from […]
Most riders think about accidents and injuries occurring when the horse is under saddle or at liberty in the field or even out at a competition but how safe is your yard and barn? Your horse spends a lot of time in the barn over […]
Buying horses can be as perilous as buying second-hand cars; if you buy privately, then generally there is not much legal protection although this can be improved if you buy from a dealer. There are many pitfalls which a first-time horse owner should avoid but […]
What is Leasing a Horse? When you lease a horse you enter into an agreement to pay a fee in exchange for a set time when you can ride/have access to a horse. The agreement is usually made with the owner of the horse. Horse […]
Most horses will have a buck and a kick from time to time, bucking is quite a natural and normal thing for a horse to do – watch them at play in the field and you will see plenty of examples. However, under saddle, bucking […]
Image credit: Matt Harnacke Instagram Matt Harnacke is an Equestrian enthusiast, dressage rider, and international model who has become the best known equestrian influencer in the world. Since 2014 Matt has built up an impressive online following on both Instagram and YouTube where he regularly […]
Getting your horse on the bit is a phrase which conjures up confusion and mystery in equal measure. Many riders focus on the front end of the horse and concentrate on the position of the horse’s head and, whilst this is relevant, it can be […]
I am so happy you stopped by! My name is Ann and this is my horse Bill. I have always had a passion for horses and this blog is dedicated to sharing some equine tips and knowledge that I have accumulated over the years.