A handler wearing a riding helmet and hi-vis leads a chestnut horse down a quiet country road on a sunny summer day.

The Art of the In-Hand Walk: How to Safely Exercise Your Horse When It’s Too Hot to Ride

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We’ve all been there. You drive to the yard full of grand training plans, only to step out of the car and be hit by a wall of heavy, suffocating summer heat. The air is thick, the flies are out in full force, and the thought of putting on a heavy saddle – let alone …

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Close-up of a horse working from behind on a dry, dusty sand arena surface during a heatwave, illustrating the high-intensity nature of summer equestrian training.

Beat the Heat: Why Horse Riding is a High-Intensity Summer Sport (And How to Stay Safe)

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When the long summer days arrive, it’s easy to think of horse riding as a leisurely outdoor hobby. But anyone who has ever schooled a 600kg animal knows the truth: horse riding is intense physical exercise. During a heatwave, the saddle can quickly become a high-risk environment if we aren’t prepared. Unlike a runner who …

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