Training & Top Tips

With winter well and truly here, having horses in the dark, cold and rain can be hard work and make you question your sanity on some days. If you’re lucky enough to get to see your horses during...

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 i...

Now that the weather has made a turn for the worse, the nights are drawing in and typically, we are spending less time moving around outside, our cardiovascular fitness levels can drop very quickly un...

Horses are able to adapt to a wide range of environmental conditions and can happily live in climates where temperatures fall as low as -40°c or rise as high as +40°c. Due to their size, horse...

The showing ring can be intimidating if you have never taken part before, but don’t be put off! It’s a lot of fun and a great way to make new friends. Here are some quick tips to help you ...

As we rapidly approach winter, with the weather changing and the dark mornings and evenings looming, our routines with the horses often need to be adjusted and changed. I love a good routine and fi...

Following on from my last post regarding attention to detail, I wanted to dive a little deeper into how you can make small changes in your daily routine with your horses, which will lead to big improv...

Elliott Rowe is a successful international showjumper based at Rowebuck Stud in East Sussex, where he has been producing show jumpers for more than 20 years. Elliott has a wealth of knowledge and expe...

Learning to sit correctly takes a long time and even advanced riders need to work on improving their position all the time. In my last article, I wrote about The Scales Of Training - For The Horse. Bu...

Let’s talk about cars for a second… and not just any cars; I’m talking Formula 1 racing cars. Why? Just bare with me here… I think it’s safe to say, unless you are a...

So many people don’t have access to regular lessons and want to make the most of what they have worked on. So here are a couple of quick tricks to help you maximise your learning in your own tim...

Riding jitters. We all experience them at one time or another. That hostile flutter of butterflies in your tummy, the nauseous feeling at the back of your throat, the sweaty palms and the need for a n...

The Scales of Training are a system of six points – or building blocks – that are used by trainers and riders in the schooling of a horse. In this article, I would like to explain in more ...

Most of us are fully aware that equestrianism is hugely dependent on a sound mindset. How else would we be able to ride several hundred kilos of semi-wild animal?? It’s that X-factor that can...

Regardless of discipline, polework is an important part of horse riding. When completed regularly as part of your horse’s training schedule, polework builds your horse's strength and flexibility...

Are you fighting a daily battle, trying to jump on your horse before they run away? This doesn’t have to be the case! I’ve owned my horse for 10 years now and I didn’t realise it was...

I’m often asked to help people feel good when cantering and to be confident in the knowledge that they can enjoy this beautiful pace. Cantering has to be one of the most popular issues I deal wi...

The more supple I can get my horse – so that it is willing and able to bend/turn/move-off and has improved balance – the more likely it is that I will have a nice and safe ride. Endless ci...

Have you ever wanted to ride down the centre line on your beloved horse to show the judge what you’re capable of, but have felt intimidated by the flashy warmbloods in the warm-up? Do you ever t...

Does anyone else have a ‘go-to’ move they use to regain their horse’s focus when a session isn’t going to plan? As of quite recently, I do, and it works a treat! Over the recen...