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Added note. I am in the South East and grew up near Epsom Surrey. In my second year if riding, I liked to hack from different places so...

I bake sour dough bread every Monday using a starter which I have kept going for years. My starter is active but it is white and not...

Most people start by taking riding lessons at a yard. That means the yard owners and staff get to know you. By doing that one learns how...

Could you explain how to reach this please? I am not managing to find it.

Although I’m not a huge follower of UL dressage, what I liked about this test is the horse looked happy doing it. For me that’s the main...

Yes. A good idea. I have had my own safety stirrups and leathers for years and always put them on any RS horse I am hacking. I dont...

I have Mountain Horse half chaps that go over my Mountain Horse winter lace up boots. They are marked "genuine leather" I bought them...

I dont think one should under state ones capabilities. I did that and spent a couple of months almost in lead rein status and no canter...

How lovely. One of the best rides of my life was on a mule, predictably named Mouse. She too was sure footed down Bryce canyon.

When one learns to ride as an adult, one is taught basic leg and hand cues. I rode the beginner horse in a small school for a year using...

Lace up, shortish boots like my Mountain horse can be tightened to give ankle supoort. When I broke my ankle the NH provided a support...

My old share was very fond of pears. And always ate any banana skins as well. So she was injected eating her last meal out in the field...

I am not wonderful with people and social skills. It is possible that some people who are good with horses and communicating with horses...

You need to consider the length of stride. I was taught (classical RI) that the horse steps forward to the point that lies beneath its...