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What is equestrian vaulting?
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 performed exercises on the back of a cantering…
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Equine elegance: challenging the established dressage outfit
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 as I understand, there are specific clothes and…
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Are you a self-confessed equestrian geek? Quiz from Horse and Hound
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 Horse & Hound magazine’s website to find out!
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Furusiyya-Man & Horse – Documentary
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 incidents within that team, the documentary is indeed…
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Why I love horseback riding
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 after me all around the house, when she…
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First month as a rider? You’ll need these items!
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 your pocket to raise some money for the…