Horse abuse no longer shocks me. Here’s why.
As the equestrian world scrambles to save its image, I’m left wondering: do we love horses, or do we love the sport?
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Does this study really claim your horse doesn’t love you?
Journalists love provocative headlines! Here’s what this recent study actually says about horse-human relationships.
No-Noseband November
Is it time for a different November challenge? Here are some ideas to improve your horsemanship this month!
Can YOU guess the boss?
See if you can predict which of these horses is the boss!
Video: Liberty Play with Sonny
Another video of liberty training, featuring Sonny!
On showing empathy to other riders
A thoughtful post on showing our fellow equestrians understanding in what can be a very harsh and critical sport.
Video: Jumping at Liberty
Just for fun – some jumping at liberty with the lovely Sonny
Will you take the target training challenge?
Be it rhinos, zebras, sea lions, dogs, tigers, or chickens, target training is a very widely used and versatile tool! Are you ready to take on this fun challenge and target train your horse?
House votes to make soring a thing of the PAST
The US House of Representatives has approved a bill that could put an end to the Big Lick and the practice of soring – for real this time.
Opportunity for you/your horse to appear in Good Horse educational videos
Would you be interested in taking part in the creation of Good Horse videos? Get in touch to see how you could get involved!
For the love of the horse!
We all have bad days sometimes! The important thing is to always remember why we do what we do and to hang on to our love of the horse!
What makes a great riding student?
Have you ever wondered what your riding instructor expects from you? These are the things that I think make a great riding student.
What makes a great riding instructor?
Is there any more to it than knowing when to shout “heels down”? Here are some qualities that I think help make a great riding instructor.
Liberty Fun in the Summer Sun!
Some summer liberty fun with Sonny the Welsh Cob!
50+ fun (and productive!) alternatives to riding
Need some new ideas for activities to do with your horse that don’t involve riding? Try out our non-ridden activity generator and get inspired!
Meet the horsebeasts!
Visit the Exmoor Pony Webzine to learn more about this wonderful breed: a unique and versatile native pony with a tumultuous history and growing following!
Do we have a double standard for assessing rider weight?
Rider weight is a horse welfare concern but sometimes we are too quick to conclude who is and who isn’t too heavy from appearance alone.
Good Horse Launch
Today we officially launch Good Horse – a growing resource of articles, videos, tools and more for anyone who loves horses!
Know your equipment
Understanding your equipment is a big part of becoming an accomplished horse person. Do you know how all your equipment works and what it does?
6 weird workarounds… that I wouldn’t recommend
You can count on equestrians to come up with workarounds for problems – some inventive, bizarre and harmless, others a little more sinister.