Today I read Xenophon’s On Horsemanship and Hipparchus and, looking at the introduction of each book, I found interesting information about the add of equestrian to the classical Olympic…
OK, we all know that the thoroughbred is one of the smartest equine breeds worldwide. OK, and the Greeks are smart enough to invent some…
Hello! So, I have entered the last semester of my course, which means it’s MA Dissertation time! Many things end with the end of the…
Hi again! While battling with my last readings and deadlines, our ladies from the University of Nottingham Equestrian were putting hard work to promote the…
I watched tonight an interesting documentary on the most popular breed for racing, the Irish thoroughbred. The documentary looks into the multi-million racing industry, gives…
On our way back from Scropton yard, we learn terrific news! The University of Nottingham RDA group have reached their minimum target amount on Jumpstart, the university’s first…
To my excitement, I received an e-mail earlier this week from the Uni’s equestrian society that I had been secured a place in the Engage…
* Attention: Upsetting content In the atmosphere of Halloween, here is a real horror story that you can share with your friends; a woman who…
Most students hate autumn. But I love this season. So many beginnings; new people, new modules, new notebooks, and for the equestrian society of the…
One and a half year ago, on a skiing centre, when my sisters returned from the slopes were stunned to find out that I was…
Having learned about equestrian vaulting, I started trying keywords on search machines to see what other crazy activities people do with horses. So, here we go!…
Vaulting is in fact gymnastics on horseback, initially established as a circus act. Its origins come from the years of the Roman empire, when acrobats…
A recently published article on the website of Horse and Hound made me reflect about the clothing riders wear at dressage shows. So, as far…
Do you know the answer of any question in the equestrian world? Do you remember all details of equestrian events? Take this fun quiz on…
Today I watched on YouTube a documentary on Saudi Arabia’s national equestrian team. Although from the comments below I assume that there have been dopping…
I’ve started this blog without telling why horse riding has become my new passion. I still remember my over-protective mother screaming like crazy and running…
So, you have ridden for one month now and, of course, you need to start getting your own, personalised equipment. That makes sense, but allow…
