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A lovely braid hairstyle for the show ring
The lady on the video is plaiting a complex but impressive braid on a girl’s head. Too complex for me, but it might work for you!
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Are horses more responsive than we think? Ben’s self-esteem
I don’t know how many times yet I will speak about last Wednesday’s lesson and exam at Trent Valley, but anyway, here is another story that proves horses’ responsiveness to humans in situations…
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What horse bullies get in return
This post is about bullying against horses and their owners. Like human bullying, there is no age limit. Bullies can be from little children to very old people. Unlike dogs and cats, horses…
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Lesson gaffes!
Yesterday, after my exam and lesson, I found myself helping out with the new beginners’ class. These are students from the University of Nottingham who did not register with the club in September,…
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My first horse show ever
Yesterday I attended the Winter Para Dressage Championships in Nottinghamshire, with other members of the University of Nottingham Riding Club. I had not attended a horse show before, so I had been excited…
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“Royal Four in Hand” – Documentary
Tonight I watched Tony Searle’s documentary “Royal Four in Hand”, with Prince Philip. The documentary is about carriage driving competitions and the involvement of the Duke of Edinburgh in them. Did you know…