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  • How much time does it take to care for a horse?

    One of the first questions people ask when they're thinking about owning a horse of their own is 'how much time does it take to look after them'? ...
  • A year ago, I wanted to retire my horse. Here's why I'm glad I didn't.

    A few days ago, I found a memory coming up on my Facebook page. It was a post I made about leasing my horse out. In it, I said that I was thinking...
  • The trap of comparing yourself or your horse to others

    As much as we would all like to be confident in our abilities, it's inevitable that at some point in our riding/horsey journey, we start comparing...
  • The pros and cons of leasing a horse

    For many enthusiastic riders, leasing a horse can be the bridge between learning how to ride and getting your first mount. Owning a horse is expen...
  • Equestrian Confession : We're all worried we're 'ruining' our horse

    Have you ever watched a video of someone riding their horse, with every movement precise and beautiful, the horse responsive and the whole impress...
  • Equestrian Confession: It's ok to be scared

    To the casual observer, horse riders are a naturally brave bunch. I mean, we climb on top of massive animals and give over a sense of control to t...
  • Taking the leap with jumping - Ben Netterfield

    If you're in the Canberra region, you have no doubt heard of Ben Netterfield - Ben is an incredible coach, and as well as coaching ta...
  • To clip or not to clip - with Miki Maisano

    Tell us a bit about yourself! I started riding when I was five and never looked back. My first two ponies Sunhi (Sunny) and Ladhi (Laddy) took me t...
  • Training through Covid-19 with Danielle Ffrench

    Covid-19 has certainly thrown a spanner in the works for many horse riders, especially those of us who had big plans for our competition goals this...
  • 5 things no one told me about owning my first horse

    Every horsey person's dream is to own their own horse - to be able to build a relationship with a steed, to become a genuine partnership that's ba...
  • Is your saddle the right fit?

    Saddles - they're the most important factor of most riding disciplines (aside from the horse!), but they're often overlooked when it comes to prope...
  • How to be event ready with Hannah Klep

    Hannah Klep is a 20 year old 3* Eventer based in Canberra, with an incredible team of horses ranging from Intro level to FEI3*. Hannah has been r...