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I suggest you ask your trainer who knows and sees you both in real life! But if he is pushing his hocks out behind rather than stepping...

Even if it is it shouldn’t be

Firstly, when it says collection in an elementary test, all it really means is enough to execute the movements smoothly, easily and in...

I use the lorry steps as a mounting block, so there is one less thing to remember. I always have a fire extinguisher and a first aid...

I also think that the degree of comfort depends to some degree on the fitness and suppleness of the rider...effortless it definitely is...

I couldn’t disagree more… sitting on a wb that is between hand and leg give you the feel of flying and it’s more than amazing - it is...

Ok, no need to be so snippy. I was just providing a response. I.e. it's training. I thought this was a discussion where any thought is...

For some, not all, they have learnt the neck position that is expected of them. There's many a tale of showing horses tied into position...

Absolutely, and I think that’s exactly what my judge friend was so cross about - that all ridden horses (well, their riders and...

And because most horses will naturally go quarters in unless a lot of schooling is done to get them straight.

Would also agree that reining back or at least moving back is pretty basic schooling in as much as you need it when opening gates or...

c. mid eighties, a well-known, elderly judge (also breeder of some repute) at a decent agricultural show, told the riders what she...

You're comparing beauty queens to gymnasts, they're expected to do completely different things and give completely different rides and...

I've had a few ex polo ponies as companions, and without exception they've been amazing, I'd really recommend them. I know they're...

Whereabouts are you? I know someone with well behaved ex polo ponies for loan as companions/light ridden...I've had a couple as...