Riding position is a key factor in strength, balance and functionality during your horse’s ridden performance. However, when on top of the horse, riders can find it hard to break old habits, leaving themselves and horse’s unable to achieve their full potential, plus become more at risk to injury! So, how can you improve your riding position? We were lucky enough to call on the expertise of Emma Malone, a locally-based Advanced Body Control Pilates Teacher, Equipilates™ Registered Trainer, Equitation Science Practitioner and Coach in training with Mary Wanless of Ride with Y ..read more

Setting Achievable Goals for You and Your Horse in 2020 It is that time of year again when resolutions are made and often broken before the start of February. Here event rider and trainer Harriet Morris-Baumber offers advice on setting goals that are achievable. Whatever your resolution or goal seeing it through is all about […] The post Setting Achievable Goals for You and Your Horse in 2020 appeared first on Everything Horse Magazine ..read more

Top 10 Tips for a Young Horse’s Training Schedule with Steph Gumn This month young horse producer and coach, Steph Gumn, has provided us with a ‘top 10 tips’ feature focussing on the young horse’s training schedule.  Staffordshire based Steph, who has a wealth of expertise in the field, focusses on education, recuperation, and progress. […] The post Top 10 Tips for a Young Horse’s Training Schedule appeared first on Everything Horse Magazine ..read more

Does your horse focus? Horses are such incredible animals, they not only give us much joy, love and entertainment, but they also provide us with exercise and even sports competition. Horses are incredibly social creatures and enjoy spending time with other horses. They also love human interaction and ‌can bond intensely with their owners. Training a […] The post Why is it important for a horse to be focused? appeared first on Everything Horse Magazine ..read more

Equestrian Training Tips Discover equestrian training tips for amateur horse riders in the following guide. No matter if you are a professional 3-day eventer or a novice learning the art of horse riding, regular training is key in your improvement. The fantastic nature of partaking in equestrian sports is the variety of events which encourages […] The post Equestrian Training Tips appeared first on Everything Horse Magazine ..read more

Cooling off a horse after any exercise is crucial. No matter what the activity or duration, time to stretch out muscles and let the heart rate return to normal should be a regular part of any horse rider’s routine when riding the horse at home. Event rider, Harriet Morris-Baumber understands the importance of cooling a […] The post Cooling Off a Horse After Cross-Country appeared first on Everything Horse Magazine ..read more

Are you ready to get fit for horse riding? Riding is a great way to stay in shape and connect with horses, but it requires physical fitness. So before you jump into the saddle, you need to make sure your body is up for the challenge. After riding for some time, you will notice an […] The post How to get fit for horse riding: 5 top tips appeared first on Everything Horse Magazine ..read more

5 Non-Riding Exercises to do with your Horse Riding/Training:: Everything Horse As the lockdown persists, here are 5 non-riding exercises to do with your horse. While riding hasn’t been banned, it may still be a good idea to consider doing more groundwork to help prevent injury, as the last thing any of us want to […] The post 5 Non-Riding Exercises to do with your Horse appeared first on Everything Horse Magazine ..read more

Includes 7-day exercise and fitness plan! Horse riding requires a level of fitness specific to the sport itself and often even the fittest of individuals struggle when it comes to getting on horseback. It’s all very well being able to run 5 miles a day without stopping and attending all the latest fitness classes, but […] The post Horse Rider Fitness + Rider Nutrition and Workout Plans appeared first on Everything Horse Magazine ..read more

Systematic Training Feature with Harriet Morris-Baumber On winning Badminton 2019, Piggy French was quoted as saying: “This shows that if you have a system and work hard, dreams can come true.” This is a philosophy that event rider and trainer, Harriet Morris-Baumber, not only lives by herself but also instils in her clients. “Systematic training, […] The post Systematic Training – The Key to Success appeared first on Everything Horse Magazine ..read more