Do you have good hands when horse riding ? From a recent survey I did with my friends and clients recently about what subject I should talk about one subject of those I listed as possible topics stood out way ahead of the rest. Namely riders hands and feel on the reins in general so I thought I would give the subject an airing. Here is some information and a few ideas to try … [Read more...]

Let me start by wishing all my followers and readers the absolute best for your horses and yourselves for 2022. It has been a grand year for me with my horse work and I have been kept busier than ever. I hope this continues on through 2022 and if my current bookings are anything to go by then it certainly will. So a big thank you to my wonderful and loyal clients for all your … [Read more...]

Heading into winter 2021/22 with some ideas for a progressive riding approach to health and well being. Having been involved professionally with horses now for many decades I have not failed to notice that it is often horses that stay fit all year round that are the healthiest, happiest, most successful and enjoyable to be around. I do not generally subscribe to the belief that … [Read more...]

How your partnership with your horse can help you stay optimistic this winter. After a poll on social media this topic came out on top amongst those of my friends, followers and readers who expressed an opinion, which suggests we all need a jolly good cheering up right now. Let's be honest there are not many better ways to cheer ourselves up as time spent with our horses, so … [Read more...]

NHS Key Worker Karen Barnet taking her care to Maisie, her horse, an ongoing story of success. This month I am going to tell the story so far about a horse riding friend and client of mine who is a frontline NHS, District Matron. Her name is Karen Barnett. I met Karen at a talk I was giving on behalf of that wonderful group of people over at The Mid Cheshire Bridleways … [Read more...]