What Is Equestrianism? | Twinkl Horse Riding - Twinkl

The Cost of Skipping the Basics: A Culture of Abuse in Equestrianism Much of the horse world has become a place where winning matters more than welfare, where shortcuts and quick fixes take priority over true horsemanship. Basics are skipped, gadgets replace proper training, and horses are muscled around courses and arenas like machines rather than the sentient, feeling beings they are. The mainstream equestrian culture has reduced horses to mere vehicles for human ambition, failing to respect t

4 fitness exercises to do at home that could improve your riding

More riding exercises. Do we want a haunches in tutorial? Start by going haunches in on the rail. Really thinking about making it more about a good stretch for your horse and less about the actual movement. So make it a little more haunches in! Then try it on the quarter line, really thinking about keeping the front feet straight on the same line all the way. Now you should find it’s a bit harder as you don’t have the wall to help you! Then try going haunches in one way, back to straight, then h

Equestrianism in the blood

6 eventing-style competitions and one-day events you need to enter - Horse & Hound