Recent content by just john

Yes horses do get to be worried about people. I am not sure I would call it hate but a lack of trust and being frightened. Horses know who treats then well and who pulls on their mouths and bumps on their backs. Horses certainly recognise individual people. Some horses are generally trusting...

As a start I would buy a nice pre assembled kit in a carry box. There are several on the market. They are not expensive. Cottage craft do one Decathlon do one. There are others. This will get you going. You can then add bits as you find things you need. Platting bands come immediately to mind...

I used to ride is shorts and a Sleeveless t shirt either with old fashioned plimsolls or jodpur boots both with a saddle and bareback at one yard I worked at. The girls in the yard used to either ride in shorts and a bikini top or just a bikini again bareback or with a saddle. We used to use...

Another rider who uses standard running tights. Decathlon do some at around £10. They seem to last well and have no zips. Advanced guy my choice is much more limited. My other summer choice is a pair of shorts rugby shorts. These can be bareback or with a saddle as I seem to avoid pinching by...

As a guy who used to work and ride in all weathers I was looking for something that worked both dry and wet. Bring soaked by 9 am and not finishing work until after 6pm it was important. I ended up using Speedo type swim briefs. They retain their shape. The dry quickly. They do not ride up...

I am again not very correct. Usually a mixture of jeans either with or without full leather chaps. I have a lovely pair custom made for me by a saddler. Lycra running tights. Good with nettles etc about rather than shorts. Shorts usually short rugby Shorts. Top a t shirt often sleeveless...

Totally agree about riding bareback. Improves your balance. Strengthens your core and allows a much better feel of the horse. It deepens your seat. Contrary to some opinion it is not bad for the horse. Quite the opposite. It also reduces the weight being carried by around 10Kg. Again rising...

I am not riding these days for various reasons. I used to ride a lot bareback. It is how I was taught. I had to earn the right to a saddle. More connected. Better feel for the horses movement. It reduces the weight the horse was carrying by about 10Kg. It is amazing how much a saddle and...