Services in Abbotsley

Do you think you're ready to embark on the thrilling journey of horse ownership? Before you take the reins, it's crucial to assess your needs, time, riding skills, potential yards, and most importantly, let go of any preconceived notions. In ...

This is a follow-up to my last two tutorials on walk and trot - now the canter!    Again, I am focusing on how the rider should be following the movement of the horse within the connection, so in this tutorial I am trying to demonst...

Here's a quick tutorial on perfecting your sitting trot.   Firstly I must apologise for my dulcet tones... I sound rather like a Sergeant Major! I was a little concerned that you wouldn’t be able to hear me as it was slightly w...

In my last article, 'The Scales Of Training - For The Rider', I wrote about the rider's seat. Now I would like to follow up with the rider’s aids; how we communicate and how we influence our horse. The rider can only give correct ai...

When many people think of strangles, they think of yards on shut down, horses with pus-filled ulcers and expensive vet visits. Strangles can be a debilitating illness for horses but can be equally as debilitating for livery yards and their owners as ...