“He felt amazing” Gio and Annabella Pidgley hold their own at Hickstead In what was an eagerly awaited outing for new Dressage partnership, 17-year-old Annabella Pidgley and Olympic star Gio, the pair showed they were on top form during the I.C.E Horseboxes All England Dressage Festival, winning both their classes by some margin. Dressage fans were excited to see them…
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Riders Blog Everything Horse – Find out what our sponsored riders have been up to in their latest blog updates here. From showjumpers to dressage riders, our blog offers equestrian professionals a platform to reach out to our readers to update them on stories of success, progress and in some cases, failure.
Donna Harrison – Equine Dentistry Visits and Clipping
Donna Harrison – An Equine Dentistry Visit and a First Time Clipping for Grace Sponsored riders blog – Donna Harrison Hello readers. I hope that you are managing to read this blog curled up safe and warm at home. Having now moved to Wales and being quite high up I am really feeling the cold. It seems that we are always……...
Read MoreDonna Harrison – December Blog – The One I Have Been Waiting For
December Blog – The One I Have Been Waiting For Hello readers. Now that winter is upon us and the evenings are getting really cold, I hope that you are settling down to read this in your warm and cosy home. We’ve been advised to stay in as much as possible which will help protect ourselves from the winter elements,……...
Read MoreDonna Harrison – September Blog – Hello Autumn
Donna Harrison – September Blog – Hello Autumn Happy Autumn everyone! There have been lots of changes for everyone this month with the nights noticeably drawing in and the temperature starting to drop. I think we have all seen more rain than we have been used to over the past few months, and it doesn’t look to be stopping anytime……...
Read MoreDonna Harrison – August Blog – A Very Strange Month
Donna Harrison – August Blog – A Very Strange Month Hi everyone and welcome to my August blog. With competitions now underway, as the government once again gives us a little more freedom, I hope you are taking full advantage and making the most of your horsey time? With lots to report on this month, I will keep my introduction……...
Read MoreDonna Harrison July Blog – Grace and Spencer Round Two
Donna Harrison July Blog – Grace and Spencer Round Two This month Donna and Grace returned for what is now their regular coaching session with International Dressage Rider, Spencer Wilton. In this month’s blog, Donna talks preparation, homework, leg yielding and contact confusion. Hi everyone, and welcome to my July blog. I hope that everything is going well for……...
Read MoreSarah Zoryk Blog July: An Introduction
Sarah Zoryk Blog July: An Introduction This July we welcome a new sponsored rider, Sarah Zoryk, an Amateur event rider based in Bulford, Wiltshire. Here Sarah introduces herself and horses, talks a little about her day to day life and tells us why 2021 will be that extra bit special! Wrote Sarah: Firstly, I want to say a massive thank……...
Read MoreDonna Harrison – June Blog – Grace Meets Spencer Wilton
Grace Meets Spencer Wilton Donna Harrison – June Blog This month Donna Harrison gives a brief snapshot and great video of her lesson with Olympic Dressage Rider, Spencer Wilton, before talking us through an equine massage session with Elite Equine Therapies’, Emma Phillips. Things are slowly starting to ramp up again which is great news and the weather……...
Read MoreDonna Harrison – May Blog – Education with Harley
Donna Harrison – May Blog – Education with Harley On the whole, May has been a pretty quiet month for us. With lockdown restrictions only being slightly relaxed we are still pretty much stuck on the yard. I have been continuing the training with Grace and she is getting better all the time. I have also started fitness training again……...
Read MoreDonna Harrison – April Blog – Fun with Grace
Donna Harrison – April Blog – Fun with Grace Riders Blog :: Everything Horse With coronavirus still very much in control of the world that we live in and the country still being on lockdown I have found, that time with the horses really does mean the world to me, getting me out of the house for much needed fresh……...
Read MoreDonna Harrison – March Blog – COVID–19 Hits the UK
Donna Harrison – March Blog – COVID–19 Hits the UK Rider Blog :: Everything Horse This month Donna Harrison talks coronavirus, issues and lessons learned as we all adapt to our new way of life. Coronavirus COVID-19 When the coronavirus first hit the UK back on 31st January, I don’t think any of us expected our world would change as…
Read MoreDonna Harrison February 2020 – Grace’s Education Continues
Donna Harrison February 2020 – Grace’s Education Continues Donna Harrison Blog :: Everything Horse Hopefully, you will have already read about our first two successful outings in January so are able to follow on from our previous posts. If not, I’m currently documenting my journey with my latest horse I have the pleasure of riding, Grace. A young 7 year……...
Read MoreThe End of January Already! Welcome To The New Year
The End of January Already! Welcome To The New Year Firstly I would like to say Happy New Year to all of the people that read my blog! I wish you all the best for whatever you have planned this year. If you read my December blog you will already know what I have mapped out for 2020, which I…
Read MoreDonna Harrison – December Blog – 2019 Wrap Up
Donna Harrison, Harrison Equestrian :: Everything Horse :: Riders Blog I can’t believe that we are already at the end of 2019, this year seems to have flown by for team Harrison Equestrian! To end the year I thought that it would be a good opportunity to reflect on 2019’s highs and lows and also share our plans for 2020….…...
Read MoreDonna Harrison, November Blog – Winter is Well and Truly Here
As you already know, the horrible winter weather is well and truly upon us! Many horses have already had their first winter haircut and are wearing heavy outdoor rugs day and night. Most are lucky enough to be tucked up in their snuggly pyjamas ready for their evening in a cosy stable too. This is not the case for our……...
Read MoreREVIEW: Aztec Diamond Black Technical Stretch Riding Leggings’
Aztec Diamond Black Technical Stretch Riding Leggings’ Review by Everything Horse sponsored rider Donna Harrison, Harrison Equestrian Sizes: ES (4), S (6-8), M (10-12), L (14-16), XL (16+) Colours: Navy, Burgundy, Grey, Black RRP: £40.00 I have worn the Aztec Diamond Black Technical Stretch Riding Leggings’ several times now for a variety of activities around the yard. I normally wear……...
Read MoreRider’s Blog: Donna Harrison – Young Horses
Rider’s Blog: Donna Harrison – Young Horses October 2019 I started working with young horses at the age of 18 when I decided to leave college and chase my dream of working within the industry. I was lucky that my then riding instructor was about to sign up for a fantastic sponsorship which included backing, schooling and competing in showjumping….…...
Read MoreHorseback Archery – Donna Harrison Blog, September
Horseback Archery – Donna Harrison Blog, September I recently celebrated my 40th birthday and my husband gave me the fantastic present of a one-day horseback archery course, at the Centre of Horseback Combat in Hemel Hemstead (something I have always wanted to do). When the day of the course arrived, I approached the yard full of both excitement and apprehension. ……...
Read MoreAugust 2019 Blog – Donna Harrison Introduction
This month we welcome a new sponsored rider, Donna Harrison of Harrison Equestrian. Here’s Donna’s first blog where she takes time out to introduce readers to her horses, and competitive goals. Hi everyone, my name is Donna Harrison and during my time with Everything Horse I will introduce you to my herd of horses and our journey together. For my……...
Read MoreHorsemanship: The Eyes Have It
Horsemanship: The Eyes Have I Suzie School of Horsemanship Blog post: August, 2019 Reading horse behaviour and understanding the psychology of horses takes dedicated learning and is a step towards good horsemanship. The amount of horses whose actions gets misread by the human, and then treated like something it’s not is huge. When it comes to learning to ride and…
Read MoreAnne’s Mongol Derby III, Preparing for the Horses and the Journey Ahead
How does one prepare for Mongolian horses? That is one question I have an easy answer to, you don’t. Here in the Netherlands, where I live, we do not have horses that come anything near the Mongolian horses. Not in size, not in temperament and not in strength. The Mongolian horses are bred for centuries for their habitat, work, and…
Read MoreA 1000km horse race! Anne’s Mongol Derby
Readers Blog: Anne’s story Written by Anne Binnendijk Mongolia, the country with few people and lots of horses in between Russia and China is the place where every year, the Mongol Derby takes place. About 40 riders, 1000 horses and 27 horse stations get set to cover a distance of 1000 kilometers (about 621 miles). It’s called the longest and…
Read MoreSponsored Rider Interview, Daisy Jackson
Ambition, Determination and Drive – Daisy Jackson With so many horses to train, ride and clients to teach we do wonder how our sponsored rider, Daisy Jackson, fits it all in. From her recent interview however, we sensed that same determination, will and ability to carry on in the face of adversity is still very much so present, as it……...
Read MoreDaisy Jackson’s insights into her Ambitions
Daisy Jackson’s insights into her Ambitions and the Obstacles that Lie Ahead. This month I wanted to give you a little insight into the sport of Dressage. My long term ambition has always been to compete internationally at senior level. In order to do so you need a horse that is at Grand Prix level. I prefer to train my……...
Read More10 things you didn’t know about British dressage rider Stephen Hayes
10 things you didn’t know about British dressage rider Stephen Hayes 1. Where are you from and how old are you? I’m 25, I can’t believe I’m that old, it’s going so fast. I’m from Liverpool in the U.K but now based in New York, USA. 2. Why dressage? I love the feeling of having a dance partner in a……...
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