The art of showing
It’s a great schooling ground. But probably the biggest thing we all learn too late about the subjective sport that is showing is not...
Masterclass with Jeff McVean
Our trainer for this Masterclass, Australian-born Jeff McVean, needs little introduction, being one of the country’s most respected and influential coaches. During his own...
How to win a Best Rider class
Keep it simple. This means, have faith in your riding ability and don’t try too hard when in the ring in front of the...
Horses & dogs: man’s best friends
Q: Can you give me some advice on getting a new horse used to dogs? I like to take my dog for forest/beach rides...
An enduring season ahead
For most horse sports, winter is definitely the off-season. In the sport of endurance, there are a few short distance local rides, but for...
Up & go! Jump training with Muzi Pottinger
Warming up
I have different warm-ups for different horses. With this horse, I start over the cross, then build it into a vertical, and...
Dealing with a nightmare!
Q: My warmblood mare, who is six, seems to cycle all year around, and she's really tricky to deal with when she is in...
Obstacles unleashed: horse agility
Horse agility is a fun and fast-paced sport where horses complete a course of obstacles either on the lead or at liberty, much like...
Cavalletti for dressage and jumping
I love using cavalletti for training both horses and riders. It’s a good way of teaching riders to develop a rhythm, because they are...
Liberty training, made easy
Tina Fagan and Rock Star's harmonious display of liberty work and their beautiful connection took the crowd’s breath away at the 2015 Horse of...
