Izzy Taylor galloped to success in the main BEDE CCI3*-L section at Thoresberton International Horse Trials, a first time venue event and one that met with great approval from riders and their support teams. The Oxfordshire-rider and Hartacker battled to the end with a superb clear in the showjumping to maintain their lead over Piggy French and Sportsfield … [Read more...]
Izzy and Hartacker Maintain Lead at Thoresberton
After an exciting day at Thoresberton International, Izzy Taylor and Hartacker maintain the lead they gained in the dressage phase with a fantastic clear cross-country over the Thoresby parkland. The Camilla Behrens owned eight-year-old made light work of Stuart Buntine’s course to continue their progress in the main CCI3*-L section on a day that generally held fair with a … [Read more...]
Trust MOCHARA Equestrian to keep you cute and comfy this Winter
Just in time for the chilly Winter season comes this stylish Half Zip Sweatshirt from MOCHARA Equestrian, the perfect all rounder. Made from a comfortable soft cotton fabric with a fleecy lining this feels like the cosy cuddle we’ve all been waiting for. Mochara’s sweatshirt is perfect for slipping on to keep warm at the yard, after a training session, a trip to the gym or … [Read more...]
Buying Tack for Your New Horse
Without doubt and thankfully times have changed! Not that many years ago many riders and owners would buy a new horse and expect the tack they already had to fit, while others requested to buy the existing tack – it might fit the horse but would it help with rider position and balance? Here the team at the Society of Master Saddlers discuss the options. Buying Tack for Your … [Read more...]
What saddle seat length will fit both me and my horse?
Here Society of Master Saddlers’ Qualified Saddle Fitter, Helen Reader, provides advice on the correct seat length for horse and rider. How can I work out what seat length will fit both me and my horse? The maximum length of the seat is determined by the length of the horse’s rib cage. Find the last rib and then follow the natural curve up, the tree of the saddle must not pass … [Read more...]