How to Choose a Horse Riding Helmet

Horse Riding Helmet

Our daughter rode in Dublin helmets for years as she was riding horses on the smaller size, around the 15.2hh . However when it came to owning her first horse (aged 14), a much bigger horse at 16.2hh, with further to fall, we did our research and upgraded her to a super high quality helmet. […]

What is a Farrier?

Farrier

A farrier is someone who specialises in equine hoof care, including trimming and shoeing horses. Farriers play a big part in maintaining the health and soundness of a horse’s hooves, which are essential to the animal’s overall well-being and ability to move and perform. The saying goes – no hoof no horse so finding and […]

Looking for the Best Horse Riding App?

Show jumping

Well of course there are several horse ridings Apps on the market, it would be odd for there not to be 😅 so if you’re looking for the best Horse Riding App out there, we’ve put together four Apps as a great starting point to finding the perfect one for you and your horse: Ridely […]

What to wear on a one-off horse ride

What to wear horse riding

Horse riding is a popular and exciting activity and choosing what to wear is just as fun. It’s important that whatever you wear is comfortable for both you and believe it or not, the horse! Riding boots or certain sneakers Of course proper riding boots will have you looking like a pro but if you’re […]

3 Tips for an Enjoyable Riding Experience

Top 3 tips for an enjoyable horse riding experience

A horse riding experience is an exciting one, whether it be horse riding lessons, a trail ride, or a beach ride. The important thing you need to remind yourself is that a horse is a 500 kilo+, living, breathing creature with a mind of its own and a mind that we can’t always read. So […]

7 Tips for Exercising Your Horse

Lunging a horse

  Buying a horse is the easy part (we heard this muttered many times), keeping your horse in top condition is where the work really begins and it’s why consistent exercise is essential to maintain the health and well-being of your horse. Here are seven tips for exercising your horse: 1.  Warm up and cool […]

Cost of Horse Riding in Australia

Farrier shoeing a horse

The cost of horse riding in Australia can vary depending on several factors such as type of riding, duration of lessons, level of experience and whether you buy, lease or use a school horse for your lessons. Here are some general guidelines for horse riding costs in Australia: Riding Lessons If you want to get […]