I clip COB LED bike lights onto me and my horse.
I have a fab one that shows red to the rear and white to the front that I clip to the top of my boot, and another the same goes either on an arm band or hat band.
The Aldi cycling lights are good as are B&M ones.
I used to tow with a vehicle with a 2.6t towing capacity. My trailer was under 1t, it was fine with just my horse it but would struggle on steep hills with two in despite being within the weight limit (horses weighed no more than 1.2t together). It was manageable but I wouldn't have wanted...
Back in the mists of time you could get full seat grippy fabric breeches that weren't silicone. I had some that were fake suede, and some that were a looped fabric sort of like a cross between velcro and terrycloth. The latter were very comfy.
Perhaps we should return to this type of sticky bum.
My relative who is a showjumping groom said they have tried them on a couple of their horses who are nervous or stressed but haven't found they make a difference. They do use acoustic ears at big indoor shows though.
The OP talks about affection and respect for the horse.
I haven't watched the whole thing yet, but I can't see how a rider could show more affection and respect for their horse while in the ring than Caroline Chew or Abigail Lyle. Both clearly adored and we're thrilled with their horses...
The puissance was wonderful! Mr Bluesky is such a legend, makes it look so easy!
I thought Mark Edwards and his horse were great, a well deserved second, and Geoff Curran is such a beautiful rider.
I totally agree, it is so nice to see them out enjoying themselves. They aren't the only top riders who turn out though, John Whitaker's horses all have daily year round turnout (Frank has a donkey pal).
Eventing is my main interest but I like a bit of dressage and could do with following the SJ a bit more to see what my young relative is up to!
I like the fact you can watch H&C on Amazon though
I'm not going this year, I am off work but have no one to go with so will be watching on TV.
My nephew, who I have been to Olympia with in the past is working at Olympia so I will be hoping to get a glimpse of him on TV.
He should have a quietish day tomorrow so I have told him I want him to...
I'm wondering whether to fork out for a subscription to watch a bit more of LIHS than is on the BBC and maybe to watch some other competitions through the year but I am not sure which has most or which offers the best experience.
I don't want to be restricted to live only, I would like to be...
While concussion should of course be taken seriously take the doctor's comments with a pinch of salt. Remember doctors call motorcyclists future organ donors