Horse care August 8, 2026
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Why we stopped rugging most of the string in October
Three winters of temperature logging changed our minds. What the data said, and which horses are still the exception. We put loggers…
Riding August 1, 2026
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Counting strides out loud, and when to stop
Deshi on the difference between a rider who counts and a rider who feels, and the six weeks in between. Every rider…
Yard life July 25, 2026
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What a good livery contract should actually say
Turnout hours, notice periods, vet authority. Five clauses worth arguing over before you move a horse. Most livery disputes are not about…
Riding July 18, 2026
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The first three lessons have no reins in them
Balance comes from the body, not the hands. Here is why we take the reins away before we give them back. A…
Horse care July 11, 2026
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How we match a horse to a rider
Height and weight are the easy part. The rest is temperament, and it is the reason we ask about your worst ride.…
Hacking July 4, 2026
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Hacking the ridge in autumn: what to expect
Two river crossings, one long canter track, and the reason we assess every rider at the gate. The ridge route is four…