Hacking out on a lovely sunny day is one of the great joys of owning a horse, providing both you and your horse are confident that you can tackle any situation that might arise. For some riders, the idea of hacking out is terrifying and equally it can prove too much for some horses, not knowing what might be lurking around the next corner. Dressage rider and Robinson … [Read more...]

Event rider, Harriet Morris-Baumber understands the importance of cooling a horse effectively, especially following the cross-country phase of an event. Here Harriet explains about aggressive cooling and how to efficiently reduce a horse’s core temperature.  Cooling Off Following Exercise Everyone knows that during exercise a horse’s body temperature increases, but do you … [Read more...]

The word dressage in French means ‘training’ and good training provides an accurate dressage test which is a sure fire way to improve your marks. So, why is accuracy so important? The accuracy of the movements is a clear way to demonstrate the athletic ability of your horse and your skills as a rider. Event rider and trainer, Harriet Morris-Baumber, believes perfecting the … [Read more...]

Improving Your Core Strength for Stability in the Saddle Riders are becoming increasingly aware of their own fitness and the impact it has on their ability and the performance of their horse. Overall fitness is important but having good core strength can transform your riding. Your core muscles support your spine and hips and are engaged when you carry out most everyday … [Read more...]

Team Zebra Products dressage rider and trainer Maria Eilberg provides advice on leg yielding courtesy of her sponsors Amerigo and Sprenger. When training on the flat, suppleness is a key element which should be carefully attended to and developed.  A useful exercise which can significantly help to improve suppleness is leg yield. It is the first lateral exercise that is … [Read more...]