Cavallettis or raised poles have many benefits. It’s a good way to improve mental and physical agility and will help your horse find his own balance. Trotting and cantering over poles raised just off the ground will activate the hind leg. It’s important to arrive at...
Equestrian fashion has changed a great deal. The ‘traditional’ colours tended to be dark and drab, with outerwear meaning a choice of a tweed or waxed fabric which was non-breathable and heavy. Clothing today is flattering and most importantly for riders, functional....
International show jumper Sarah Lewis shares some tips on how to get the best out of your show jumping horse in different situations. Q: When schooling on the flat is there an exercise you always do with jumping in mind?A: I always do a lot of transitions within the...
British show jumper Charly Edwards specialises in breaking in and producing young horses for the sport. Charly lives on her own yard in Hampshire, England. In Charly’s own words, here’s what a day in the life looks like for a professional rider. “My alarm goes off at...
Being a professional athlete is more than just a job. If you add horses to the mix, it becomes a lifestyle. To keep refreshed and energised everyone needs a break, or a time in the day not spent in the barn or the saddle. Colombian born Daniel Bluman is a Grand Prix...
Food is fuel and instrumental in riders achieving the best results. Eating right while competing is as important as warming up. Faye Sanders is a nutrition coach based in Paris. She said, “Put plain and simply, for a human to function, they must eat well. If you want...
