How to Buy a horse - what to look for When you’re buying a new horse, there’s a lot to think about. Not only do you have to consider general horse health. You also need to make sure that the horse is a good fit for you. The temperament, experience, and skill are important. Personality It’s important to find a horse who is a good match for you in terms of his personality. ... Continue Reading »
Bit and Pieces
The History of Equestrian Royalty
Queen Elizabeth II Queen Elizabeth II is over ninety years old and still doing what she loves doing; riding and caring for horses. At the age of three years, the current Queen of England was given her first pony by her grandfather King George V. That gift was a Shetland mare named Peggy. She immediately clambered on for her first riding lesson and hasn't looked back. Princess ... Continue Reading »
Eventing Rider Turnout & Dress Code
Starting from the head, we'll discuss the correct eventing rider turnout and dress code. It always pays to check with the host club to see that these regulations apply - but here's a basic starting point. Head Realize that most approved headgear is less than flattering and view it as an essential piece of safety equipment, not a fashion statement. You may ride all three phases ... Continue Reading »
Eventing Gear Check: The Equipment
Bridle & Bit As far as bridle and bit, as long as it’s legal for the phase, use what works for you and your horse. Dressage is the most limiting phase with regards to bridle and especially bit, but it is quite common at the lower levels (and not unheard of at the upper levels) for horses to run all three phases in the same bridle and bit. Regarding choices in design beyond ... Continue Reading »
Team roping – A partnership between Header and Heeler
Team roping's origin come from cowboys returning wayward steers back to the herd. Steers not being the most cooperative of animals, if often ended with a cowboy at each end roping the animal and hauling them off to where they belonged. In a team penning competition, A steer is released ahead of the cowboys, the 'header' on the left and the 'heeler' following on the right. Once ... Continue Reading »
