What is an “Equestrian Apprenticeship?” There are 2 types of equine apprenticeships. 1. Intermediate level apprenticeship; this is working as an assistant as a groom, stud groom/hand, trek assistant, supporting harness horse trainer, assistant groom in agriculture or an apprentice or conditional jockey 2. Advanced level apprenticeship: this covers working as a groom, assistant yard […]
Are you looking for work in a racing stables? “Fun ownership with happy horses” is the mantra at John Gallagher’s family-owned yard near Moreton-in-Marsh. And while that might simply appear to be the kind of opportunistic marketing which many small yards employ, the proof is there for all to see says the Gloustershire Echo of […]
Are you a professional rider on the move? Availability for a professional rider to join Lucinda Fredericks Yard from May 2015 to rent 6 – 10 boxes near Devises. Opportunities for tuition from Lucinda. Other professionals on site at Rosegarth include: Oliver Smith (GB) Emily Young-Jamieson (GB) Thomas Heffernan Ho (HK) Nicole Pearson (HK) As you would […]
Have you ever thought about how you move after you have been sitting still for a long time. (hopefully reading all the interesting tips on this Horse Scout Bog!) Everything is just a little bit stiff and can be a little bit cold. (well certainly this is true at my age); but that aside any muscles […]
What’s the difference between being pushed in a buggy and ballet dancing? – Well, for riders, it is core stability and fitness for athletic performance. I’ve noticed that most top riders advocate a fitness regime away from your horse both for aerobic fitness but also physical strength. Physical fitness and core strength are things which, […]
If you plan to ride as a sport you will definitely be seeing the term ‘Warmblood”. Why buy a warmblood breed? Excellent for riding due to their confirmation the warm blooded breeds were created when warriors returned to Europe from the Middle East and Africa with hot blooded Arabian horses captured in battle. Bred for […]
David Allen 4-goal professional Justo Mourino 3-goal professional, as Dave Allen Polo, are looking for a groom to help get the ponies fit over the next two months at their yard where they, as professional polo players, they offer polo tuition, Full polo livery. Polo training and schooling for young horses and have a polo […]
Are you aiming for the top too? Show Jumping legend Michael Whitaker Takes Double Victory in Hong Kong. Pony Club Hero John Whitaker’s Double scoop at the Hong Kong Masers last weekend has to be so inspiring for every show jumper but when you have such a long and remarkably successful career you begin to […]
A fantastic collection of coloureds at Country Farm Stud. Karen Raine’s fantastic set up in Lancashire has every combination of coloured horse that you can imagine!, What a place, an equitation centre ‘par excellance’ and also a world renowned stud. The majority of her Sports Horse Stallions are Homogenous coloureds (i.e. coloured stalliions which breed […]
There is so much to know about the show ring. Take a look at the long list of seventeen Top Tips which give a clue for every important conformation requirement for a well made horse to shine in a Ridden Horse Show. Not only must your show horse be immaculately turned out, as must you, he […]
