Category: Magazine

In this article, international dressage rider Leah Beckett, talks about lateral work for horses, including how to start off and incorporate it into everyday training. Straightness Here I have chosen to write a very brief introduction to the basic lateral movements but before we go there, I have to start where I always start and that is to say that if there is anything that I have learnt then it is that the most important thing of all when riding dressage is to first knowing how to ride straight. So…

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Simin Nadjafi – A Little Whisper #EverythingHorse Here we talk to Spanish horse whisperer Simin Nadjafi as we learn more about her incredible talent to communicate with horses.  By understanding the desires of the horse, based on psychology of the animal, Simin is able to communicate in a way that she is able to earn the trust and respect of the horse. When did you discover your love for horses and how did this develop into the way you communicate with them today In my very early childhood, which wasn’t very easy, they were my…

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Perfecting Transitions with Emma Dougall Training – Transitions – Everything Horse Magazine Premium Members Only International event rider Emma Dougall understands the importance of transitions when both schooling at home and in competition.  Here Emma provides advice and tips on how to make the perfect transitions whatever the pace. Regularly practicing transitions will help with your horse’s balance and obedience. It will also help to develop your effectiveness as a rider. Transitions are most obviously used and spoken about in the dressage phase but we use them just as much…

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This month Wirral Farrier, Tom Clothier, joins us for a lowdown on what a typical day is like in the world of a working farrier. Learn how many hours a farrier can expect to work, essential tools of the trade and how Tom manages to manage his busy schedule. How many hours, on average, do you work and how many days a week?  Typically, a day I work around 8 hours. I start around 9am and try to finish around 5pm and have Sunday and Monday off. How many horses…

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Timothy Foxx Lace Back Shirt, Time to Treat Yourself Ladies! Lovely Lace Appeal Ladies, if you treat yourself to anything this summer , we recommend reaching in your purse for this! This gorgeous sleeveless shirt is brand new to the Timothy Foxx collection. The Timothy Foxx Lace Back Shirt is styled in a quality cotton and features a bold Lilac and Sky Tattersall plaid throughout its feminine silhouette with a pretty vintage inspired lace back panel in White. Bridging the gap between traditional and high fashion, this shirt is the…

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Riding gloves – Let us give you a helping hand A must have item for anyone! Riding gloves save your hands whether on board or off! Here we take a look at some of the latest gloves on the market….  

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10 Fabulous Ways Horses Avoid Show Day You’ve built up to ‘it’ for weeks. Your ridden schedule has been executed to within an inch of its life and you’re ready to show them judges what you’ve got, until…..the horse pulls a sickie or somehow manages to avoid show day! Here’s 10 horse tricks you may find your horse playing to avoid show day…. Throw a shoe, or two, it’s as if they know your farrier is on holiday that week Refuse to be caught for two days before so there’s…

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Yard Dog Accessories No yard is quite complete without a dog! Whether that be one yard dog or four, they’ll all still need somewhere to rest through the day, and evening if necessary along with a number of other accessories. Here’s some goodies we feel are must have items for any yard dog.   Easidri Grooming Towel The Easidri Grooming Towel is a must-have for any dog owner, whether it’s used to dry the dog after a summer bath or a wet walk in the winter. The super absorbent towel reduces…

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Three ways to improve your experience with a new trainer with Stephen Hayes Well my UK dressage clinic tour is well and truly in full swing, I’m so happy that it’s going so well. I’m so pleased with all the feedback from my riders, and how well they are taking all the instruction and putting it into effect. It’s even better for me to watch them come back numerous times and see the vast improvement each time. I love that!   The most important thing for me about my lessons…

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2016 The Year of the Invisible Horses Bringing the World’s Invisible Horses into the Spotlight… World Horse Welfare has named 2016 the year to highlight the world’s ‘invisible horses’ who often suffer in silence as people either cannot or choose not to see them. The campaign will highlight the plight of these horses, making them ‘visible’ so they can receive the care and protection they so desperately need. The first quarter of the year highlighted the number of foals born into uncertain futures and the wide-reaching impact this has on…

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Choosing the right stable yard for your horse or pony can be a daunting (yet still exciting) task. Our guide here takes a look at some of the most important factors to consider when choosing to relocate your equine. Just a little over a decade ago stable yards were predominately ‘do it yourself’ (DIY). Fast forward some 15 years and how the times have changed. A livery, where your horse’s care and in some cases riding were taken care of, was only for those who could afford such luxuries. However…

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There’s an abundance of excuses we can use for not riding our horse or pony from one week to the next. Time through the winter months can be a genuine one, another includes having no energy, or excessively wet weather hinders you leaping into the saddle if you lack an indoor school. Some of the excuses below are classed as perfectly reasonable, but when used as often as five to seven days a week, someone may cotton on. So not to blow you out of the water here, but take…

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How to get yourself stuck in a ‘non riding rut’ You may have been there, but then again you may be part of those lucky few who manage to give the ‘non riding rut’ a wide birth. Here’s some points, for you not to follow…. 1. Have twins or lots of children at a young age 2. Marry someone who has absolutely no interest in horses 3. Work yourself into the ground so you have no energy to groom, let alone ride 4. Watch in awe as everyone, and their next…

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Tack Wear and Tear Feature Looking after your tack, not only ensures that it will stand the test of time but can also help prevent a nasty accident. This is why, we all need to keep an eye on our equipment. In this feature Tricia Bracegirdle, Senior Saddle Technician for Childéric Saddles UK gives readers her top tips and advice on keeping your saddle in tip top tack condition.   TACK-TICAL PLANNING.. Your saddle is probably the biggest investment (After your horse of course!) that you will ever make, so…

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