first horse

Hello! So I currently have the opportunity to buy my first ever horse, both exciting and terrifying!! I’ve only had about 6 months of riding experience but over 4 years of over all horse experience and ground work. I’m quite nervous since I’m both working full time and going to be going to...

I just bought my first horse and have a question for experienced equestrians. I leased for a couple years before purchase, so I'm really looking forward to owning my own and to see what we accomplish together. My question is - can you train a horse to be in front of the leg? My trainer told...

Hi all, I have had my first horse now for 7 months, and we are ready to start getting out to local venues. I will add that I learnt to ride as an adult and have lots of support, but my instructor is mainly jumping focused. My yard owner is helping me out together a basic ridden show and I am...

hiya, im looking to go to my first competition in a few months. Dressage or showing? when im used to it i will mainly do showjumping and dressage, not showing. but wasnt sure if showing is a good start, and i have a friend to come with me too, as she shows her horses. If i choose showing, what...

Has anyone seen the giveaway Aztec Diamond Equestrian are doing? Opportunity to win £30,000 worth of prizes from various brands - including a trailer!! Ends on 28th September so still time to enter :)...

I’ve been riding for a little over six years now and I may be getting my first horse soon. Prior to this I’ve used the horses the stable provides and I’m used to grumpy, older horses. He’s a 16hh three year old thoroughbred gelding, son of Raison d'Etat. With a very sweet personality and calm...

Hello, this is my first time posting here. Sorry for the long long post. So I am middle aged, professional, financially stable etc so overall would think responsible person. I held off getting into horses (life, studies, career, etc) so started riding in January - once or twice a week. All going...