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A recent survey, conducted by the British Grooms Association (BGA), revealed that whilst there have been some positive improvements to the employment conditions of those working with horses, there is still work to be done in order to ensure that the industry is compliant. As the Equestrian Employers Association (EEA) launches its annual Good Employment Week, these results come as a reminder that we are not yet an industry of good employment and that change is not happening quickly enough. The ‘Groom’s Survey’, which saw over 1,000 responses, highlighted many key points, including; 58% are still not paid the National Minimum Wage (NMW) 61%

So here's a little mini tutorial on tempi changes, or just single flying changes. This is Bella; she is not secure in any way, shape or form with her changes and has only really just started them in the last couple of months. I like to start with a horse that is in a balanced canter; the horse can go trot, canter, canter, trot, canter, from one leg to the other quite easily, in a nice, balanced, easy way to the contact. So everything that’s been on my Yonder Farm Friends And Connect Equestrian Q&A + Tutorials Facebook group must be in

It is that time of year again, where the UK decides to try and keep up with the baltic temperatures of Antartica. With this in mind, I always seem to find myself trying to find the best and warmest layers – without making myself look like a model for a Michelin advert – whilst also delving into the world of socks in an attempt to find a pair that will allow me to have some feeling left in my toes after each ride. Like me, you may find that you regularly end up with numb toes throughout the winter months, whether it be from a