Lucy Worsely’s 2015 “Reins of Power” documentary, available on YouTube, is the perfect addition to your rainy day or quarantine binge watching playlist. The doc peeks at the royal family’s horse obsession, and explores the roots of modern dressage or ‘horse ballet’ with tours of famous riding schools and Worsely’s own journey learning to ride in the style of the early masters.
Lucy Worsely’s 2015 “Reins of Power” documentary, available on YouTube, is the perfect addition to your rainy day or quarantine binge watching playlist. The doc peeks at the royal family’s horse obsession, and explores the roots o ...
Many new riders struggle with learning how to post the trot. Then next step is riding in two-point with the seat up and out of the saddle. And when they’ve finally mastered that, something new is thrown at them, sitting the trot. ...
Teaching a horse self-carriage is challenging, especially if you have bad riding habits. Here are some thoughts on riding position, your horse’s suppleness and an interpretation of dressage rider Charlotte Dujardin’s theory of ‘sh ...
Heading into the Labor Day weekend, Kasch Stables Kladrubys celebrated their place at the top of the leaderboard as * Stolen Wishes * sat in the #1 spot. By the age of 14, the 16.0 hand Kladruby stallion captured the top ranking a ...
In terms of rule changes, improvements in equipment, and greater consideration given to safety, the sport of eventing has changed a lot since this video was filmed back in 1982. It’s interesting to go through the comments of those ...
If you’re dreaming of a career in the horse industry one avenue is to become a horse show judge. In this video, prepared by Equine Guelph, Lindsay Grice who is also a trainer and clinician, explains what she does to prepare for ju ...
As you complete your around-the-world horseback riding tour don’t forget to stop in Rionegro, Columbia. Tourists can enjoy the mountainous vistas and small village sights aboard quiet smooth gaited horses. Riders definitely get a ...
Three horses shared the leaderboard as we headed out of August 2023. 3P *Stars & Spice* is out of the PythonPonyPalaces stable and this 17 hand Friesian mare took the #1 rank, earned 21,156,700 PB, and jumped 104.75. Her jump-off ...
Want a quick way to improve your seat and develop a better feel for your horse’s movements? Try a lesson on the lunge line. Just because it’s a quick way to learn doesn’t mean it’s easy, however! No stirrups and no reins can make ...
The Frederiksborg Horse is Denmark’s oldest breed. Popular during the 14th to 17th centuries, they symbolized prestige and royalty. Today loyal enthusiasts continue breeding what is considered a cultural icon. DiscoverTheHorse vis ...
One of the best-known and prestigious Throughroubred auctions is the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Sale held August 7 and 8. Many top racehorses have passed through this sals ring such as the 2022 Horse of the Year, Flightline and numerou ...