Since the dawn of time, dressage has been practiced as a form of horseback riding. It is often referred to as "horse ballet" because of the fluid and graceful movements that the horses make. Dressage has many different components.  First,…

Meet Amanda Shirtcliffe, our Great British Sponsored Para Dressage Rider We have proudly been sponsoring Amanda Shirtcliffe for several years now and have seen her develop into an International Para Athlete and gain a place on the World Class Squad.…

Understanding Equestrian Judges’ Scores Any time you earn a blue ribbon in hunter or equitation disciplines, you probably don’t think about how the judges evaluated your performance. You may feel the same way about a red… unless you feel you…

It’s Called A Show For A Reason! When it comes to a show closet, what is considered essential falls into two categories: What is essential to compete, and what is essential to win. It’s Called A Show For A Reason!…

Show season is back! Between now and the official end of summer, there will be an average of 40 nationally-sanctioned shows every weekend across the country. You may have already competed at one. How did you do? Even if you…

Horse shows can be overwhelming. Being prepared is always a great way to ease some of the stress and tension of show day. From weekend long events to one day only shows, preparation is key in making sure that you…

Over the course of an average day of training  your horse will encounter a huge amount of strain on their legs. It’s only natural that four legs, which support between 400 - 1000 Kg, will receive their fair share of…

Top Dressage Tips for Competing in your First Show You've put in the hard yards. The hours and hours of practice and training, the falls, the tears, the money spent on the horse show clothes. And now you're taking the plunge…