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As well as the usual fitness work, I'd consider putting some time into her core / back strength. Pole work etc. There's a good presentation from the National Equine Forum about the importance of this type of training:

I like the Equilibre ones from Kramer. Had them a couple of years and they have lasted well. I prefer them to pleated baggy types. I would love some seal skinz gloves but unfortunately their largest are too small. Anyone know any makes suited to slimmer long hands?

The horse hour and Daily strides both good ones

I found that working on my overall physical condition (strength, suppleness/flexibility and cardio fitness) made a significant improvement to my riding and the rate of progress and improvement I'm making. I don't do loads but a little running, Pilates, yoga etc using the numerous free YouTube...

Do we have email contact details for those willing to act as proxies who are going so the we can cc. them on our nomination?

Here's a really good video that I think you'll find helpful (Robert Dover):

Thorough scrub with povidine, dry off as much as you can then stockholm tar.

Have you considered Eccleston Equestrian Centre? They're pretty good.

I really enjoy reading these too. Thanks so much ��

We went to the dressage evening yesterday (first time I've been) and thoroughly enjoyed it. We arrived a 3 hours before the show and enjoyed a leisurely walk around the shopping plus spent some time watching the warm up ring (which is in the same place as the shopping). There's a pizza van and a...

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If you have the £ then the Dyson fans look like a safer alternative since they don't have any blades or exposed moving parts.

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