When I learned to ride – long, long ago – I had a few lessons in a field (there was no formal arena at the stables I went to). I wore welly boots, borrowed a hat, and wore ordinary trousers and t-shirts, although I did also have a bodywarmer that I loved and thought looked …
We invest countless hours perfecting our horse’s performance in the arena. We drill movements, refine transitions, and strive for that perfect partnership. But sometimes, the most valuable training comes from stepping outside the familiar confines of the school and venturing into the wider world. Hacking out offers a wealth of benefits for both horse and …
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