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The OTTB

A Second Life

The Orphaned Foal

Nutrition issues

Along The Right Lines

The benefits of basic long-lining

What Can You Do Or Change To Manage Excessive Riding Nerves?

We’ve all seen those riders who persist to no end even though they lack confidence and bravery. While this is admirable, it’s of no benefit to the horse or rider to constantly feel anxious each time they ride. At what point is it time to assess your riding ambitions and possibly pursue a different discipline?

What Are Some Exercises For Quieter And Kinder Hands?

Many of us are naturally talented riders and we need to do a bit of extra work to ensure we make correct use of our seat, hands and legs. Novice and amateur riders have a large tendency to grab and clutch the reins for control, and we all lack stability in our hands as beginners. These exercises address some of the common mistakes we make with our hands.

Silver Lining - Initiative Update

The story of Lolly Smith and Tomorrowland

What Is Hock Swelling In Horses?

Dr Luke Poore graduated from Cambridge University in 2000. He completed an internship in private practice and a surgical residency at Edinburgh University in Scotland. He has worked as a surgeon and orthopaedic clinician in private practices and universities since. Luke started work at the Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital in 2015 where he is a general equine and wildlife surgeon. His main clinical interests include lameness in the sport horse and racehorse, as well as emergency surgical cases.

Scott Brash

The rise to the top and the horse who got him there.

Nicolas Pizarro

Mexican Olympic showjumper.

Isabell Chung

Taiwan’s rising dressage star.

Mohamed Elgayar

Egyptian showjumper and coach talks passion for the sport.

Setting Goals

Why every ambitious rider should have a plan in mind.  

Going Out With A Bang

Casall Ask retires in winning style.

Small Fish, Big Pond

Getting South Africa onto the international circuit

Derby Day

The Hamburg Derby in focus.

William Haggas

Racing success at Somerville Lodge.

Insights From George Morris

An exclusive interview with equestrian legend and icon.

Young Horse

Leg two held at Nissan Easter Festival.

Make The Most Of Lunging Part One

Lunging is about much more than just keeping your horse fit and competition ready when you don’t have time to ride.

Horsey Hydration

Winter water management.

Typical Mare

The reproductive cycle – part one.

Rider Wear With Edge

The self-made success of Aztec Diamond Equestrian.

Training For The Country

Arena exercises for the eventer

Derby Day

Nicole Horwood talks training, derby elements and show nerves

Dancing With Andalusians

A dressage-intensive training holiday with a twist

Working Equitation

A new equestrian sport coming to South Africa.

Train Your Riders Better

People differ from one another, and that’s a good thing: it makes the world more diverse and colourful. It also explains why you instantly ‘click’ with a certain person, while others are harder to communicate with. As a trainer, you probably recognise that some clients immediately understand your coaching, while others need more information and may repeatedly ask you to show them what you mean, or tune you out completely. This can be very frustrating!

The Versatility Of The Miniature Horse

Caring for your own at home.

Academy Bartels

Improve your knowledge, improve your riding, improve your horse

Venture Into The Wild Coast

Rolling hills deep gorges and clifftops that plunge into the ocean