https://thewritehorse.com/about/https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/aug2007.jpgGyp the Fell Pony2014-04-24T11:05:10+00:00weekly0.6https://thewritehorse.com/2014/02/24/understanding-your-horses-behaviour/https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/horses-grazing.pnghorses-grazinghttps://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/wild-horse-behaviour1.pngwild horse behaviourhttps://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/horses-grazing.jpghorses-grazinghttps://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/horse-stabled.jpghorse-stabledhttps://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/domestic-horse-behaviour.pngdomestic horse behaviourhttps://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/wild-horse-behaviour.pngwild horse behaviour2014-02-24T11:12:29+00:00monthlyhttps://thewritehorse.com/2013/09/04/win-tickets-to-blenheim-international-horse-trials/https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/fidelity4.jpgFidelity4https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/fidelity3.jpgFidelity3https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/fidelity2.jpgFidelity2https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/blenheim.jpgblenheim2013-09-04T14:40:00+00:00monthlyhttps://thewritehorse.com/2013/07/30/laminitis-and-its-prevention-a-horse-owners-guide-by-olivia-henderson/https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/dsc02148.jpgDSC02148https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/shetland_pony_dalmatian2.jpgShetland_pony_dalmatian2Native ponies such as this Shetland require careful managementhttps://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/laminitic.jpgLaminiticX-ray of laminitic foot, showing the movement of the pedal bone2013-07-30T15:00:46+00:00monthlyhttps://thewritehorse.com/2013/07/13/follement-cheval-twilight-an-abbey-and-a-donkey-troupe/https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/20130707_203028.jpg20130707_203028https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/20130707_202252.jpg20130707_202252https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/20130707_201802.jpg20130707_201802https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/20130707_195044.jpg20130707_195044https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/20130707_193618.jpg20130707_1936182015-02-06T02:23:08+00:00monthlyhttps://thewritehorse.com/2013/06/22/the-horses-anatomy-and-saddle-fitting/https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/20130515_201136b.jpg20130515_201136bHorses for courses...and saddles for riders.https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/20130515_200638a.jpg20130515_200638aLisa shows where a correctly fitted saddle should sithttps://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/20130515_194600.jpg20130515_194600Lorna and equine assistant Callum demonstrate the horse's muscleshttps://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/20130515_194315.jpg20130515_194315Lorna and equine assistant Fergal explain the horse's skeleton2013-06-22T16:02:14+00:00monthlyhttps://thewritehorse.com/2013/06/21/cheshire-show-wednesday-20th-june-2013/https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/photo-13.jpgPhoto 13Morris menhttps://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/photo-12.jpgPhoto 12Princess Anne leaves the members' enclosurehttps://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/photo-11.jpgPhoto 11Parade of ridden heavy horses in the main ringhttps://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/photo-10.jpgPhoto 10Carriage driving in the Shire ringhttps://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/photo-9.jpgPhoto 9Donkeys at the Frank Marshall standhttps://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/photo-8.jpgPhoto 8Shopping mewshttps://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/photo-7.jpgPhoto 7Competitors in the dog showhttps://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/photo-6.jpgPhoto 6Show jumps set up in the main showjumping arena - anyone fancy trying those?!https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/photo-4.jpgPhoto 4Logging demonstration in the Shire horse ringhttps://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/photo-3.jpgPhoto 32013-06-21T16:34:28+00:00monthlyhttps://thewritehorse.com/2013/04/05/giving-the-gift-of-time-the-work-of-the-air-ambulance-service/https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/uofrlxm8t6in5zaj7dxqyweuywoblcernoudzvh6kge.jpgNorth west air ambulancePhoto copyright NWAAhttps://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/kshnzvgdyyx29ifrvjgz0kejzr4sxgx1bez-8jfj4vlgn00kv3gykswooriwfuhnxmm-hgx-htoarju_4dh63xqrcf211wwv2n-ukd-3fcqeutx4vlzckbuz-wczchjn6k7y55ntq3fcm9u8xpxwobve.jpgNorth west air ambulancePhoto copyright NWAAhttps://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/aa2-600x300.jpgAA2-600x300Photo copyright NWAAhttps://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/untitled.jpgUntitled2013-04-15T09:15:14+00:00monthlyhttps://thewritehorse.com/2013/04/02/get-into-shape-for-spring-with-horse-ercise/https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/screenshot.jpgscreenshotImage courtesy of Ki Performance.https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dsc02142.jpgDSC02142Who needs gym membership?https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dsc02140.jpgDSC02140Wearing the armband to groom Blue.2013-04-02T09:16:48+00:00monthlyhttps://thewritehorse.com/2013/03/23/how-to-start-drill-riding-with-your-horse/https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dsc02092.jpgDSC02092L to r Sandra, Janet, Helen, Pam and Gill2013-03-23T12:32:21+00:00monthlyhttps://thewritehorse.com/2013/03/20/a-day-in-the-life-of-the-farrier/https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dsc02148.jpgDSC02148Regular hoof care is essential in the battle against laminitishttps://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dsc02147.jpgDSC02147Foot with old shoe removed, and trimmed ready to be re-shodhttps://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dsc02146.jpgDSC02146Rasping the foot after trimming2013-03-20T11:14:43+00:00monthlyhttps://thewritehorse.com/2013/03/15/foxhunting-u-s-style-an-interview-with-lt-col-dennis-foster/https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2011-calendar-photos-jan.jpg2011 calendar photos (Jan)https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/gonetoground-foster.jpggonetoground.fosterhttps://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/1998-dec-red-rock-hounds-by-sheri-scott.jpg1998 (Dec) Red Rock Hounds by Sheri Scott2013-03-15T22:05:34+00:00monthlyhttps://thewritehorse.com/2013/03/05/spurred-on-to-greater-success-an-interview-with-tom-balding/https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/switchback-ace.jpgSwitchback-Acehttps://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/spur_b04-flowers.jpgspur_b04-flowershttps://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/picture6.jpgPicture6https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/tom20at20front20door.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA2013-03-04T23:13:26+00:00monthlyhttps://thewritehorse.com/2013/02/26/interview-with-ellie-harrison-countryfile-presenter/https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/photo-8.jpgPhoto by ProVision Photography Ltd2013-02-26T00:49:55+00:00monthlyhttps://thewritehorse.com/2013/02/25/beta-exhibition-2013/https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/pvs3388.jpg_PVS3388Photo by ProVision Photography Ltdhttps://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/pvs2741.jpg_PVS2741Photo by ProVision Photography Ltdhttps://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/pvs2586.jpg_PVS2586Photo by ProVision Photography Ltdhttps://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/pvs3447.jpg_PVS3447Photo by ProVision Photography Ltdhttps://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/pvs2499.jpg_PVS2499Photo by ProVision Photography Ltdhttps://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/pvs2408.jpg_PVS2408Photo by ProVision Photography Ltd2013-02-26T00:21:13+00:00monthlyhttps://thewritehorse.com/2012/11/24/abbey-england-are-at-heart-of-the-worlds-saddlery-trade/https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dsc05511.jpgSONY DSCThe warehouse - an Aladdin's cave of saddlery materialshttps://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/buckles.jpgbucklesBuckles....https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dsc05509.jpgSONY DSC...and bits.https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dsc05508.jpgSONY DSC...chains....https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dsc05507.jpgSONY DSCBuckles....https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dsc05504.jpgSONY DSCRolls of leather and bridle samples - all shapes, sizes and colourshttps://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dsc05505.jpgSONY DSCRichard Brown (right) takes us through the different types of leatherhttps://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dsc05510.jpgSONY DSCSolid, spring, plastic, wooden - a whole forest of saddle trees2013-02-11T16:31:10+00:00monthlyhttps://thewritehorse.com/2012/08/31/new-barn-equestrian-centre-goes-international/https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/francois-clinic-september-2010-005.jpgFrancois clinic September 2010 005Francois works inhand with Simba at last year's clinic.2012-08-31T10:49:12+00:00monthlyhttps://thewritehorse.com/2012/08/28/bhs-riding-and-road-safety-test/https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/rrs-1.jpgRRS 1Riders wait their turn to ride the practice route at Barnston. Photo courtesy of Lesley Broadhurst.https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/rrs-3.jpgRRS 3Sara and Duke get some final tips from trainer Andrea during a practice session at Barnston. Photo courtesy of Lesley Broadhurst.https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/rrs-2.jpgRRS 2Riders assemble for a practice session at Barnston Riding Centre. Photo courtesy of Lesley Broadhurst2012-08-28T12:14:49+00:00monthlyhttps://thewritehorse.com/2012/08/22/horse-agility/https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dscn2105.jpgDSCN2105Barbara and Blossom demonstrate the archway. Photo courtesy of D. Roberts.https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dscn2095.jpgDSCN2095Ellie and Gertie negotiate the bridge. Photo courtesy of D. Robertshttps://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dscn2065.jpgDSCN2065Heidi and Pip show off their skill at the S bend Photo courtesy of D. Roberts2012-08-22T20:05:20+00:00monthlyhttps://thewritehorse.com/2012/08/22/top-gymkhana-tips/https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/gymkhana-1.jpggymkhana 1Children compete in a 'ride and lead' gymkhana race. Photo c Bob Embleton2012-08-22T12:30:49+00:00monthlyhttps://thewritehorse.com/2012/08/13/summer-camp-2012-the-gymkhana/https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/apple-bobbing.jpgapple bobbingClaire demonstrates her winning style.https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/relay.jpgrelayRiders attempt a moving handover in the relay race.https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/stepping-stones.jpgstepping stonesLiz and Roxy (left), Marie and Polly (middle) and Mel and Joss show off their footwork.https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/bending.jpgbendingBlue and I wait for our turn to start in the bending race.2012-08-14T12:05:23+00:00monthlyhttps://thewritehorse.com/2012/08/10/never-too-late-to-learn/https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/beijing2008_hoketsu_hiroshi.jpgBeijing2008_HOKETSU_HiroshiHiroshi Hoketsu and his horse Whisper, then aged 15, at Bejing in 2008. Photo by TK Steven.2012-08-10T14:39:45+00:00monthlyhttps://thewritehorse.com/2012/07/28/summer-camp-2012-orienteering/https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dsc01507.jpgDSC01507"Lost, us? Never!" L to r Liz, Laureen, Helen, Catriona and Chrissie.2012-07-28T11:31:30+00:00monthlyhttps://thewritehorse.com/2012/07/26/summer-camp-2012-therapeutic-polework/https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dsc01502.jpgDSC01502Mel and Joss show off their footwork.https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dsc01499.jpgDSC01499Debbie asks her horse Jake to stop and stand before walking over the pole. Debbie Robinson in foregournd.2012-07-27T14:24:02+00:00monthlyhttps://thewritehorse.com/2012/07/25/summer-camp-2012-the-drill-ride/https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/scissors.jpgscissorsRiding 'scissors' so that the horses interlink.https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/drill-ride.jpgdrill rideRide 1 practice the drill ride. L to r Melissa with Harry, Kim with Ted and Debbie with Jake.2012-07-25T18:11:15+00:00monthlyhttps://thewritehorse.com/2012/07/24/summer-camp-2012-bits-and-bitting-talk/https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/bits1.jpgbitsFrom top: Kimblewick, cherry roller, slotted Kimblewickhttps://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/bits.jpgbitsFrom top: Kimblewick, cherry roller, slotted Kimblewickhttps://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dsc01496.jpgDSC01496From top: Kimblewick, cherry roller, slotted Kimblewickhttps://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dsc01491.jpgDSC01491A small selection from Lisa's collection.https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dsc01494.jpgDSC01494The 'Ride 2' riders. Left to right: Helen, Lisa, Catrina, Chrissie, Tracey and Liz. I was (wisely) behind the camera.2012-07-24T09:54:11+00:00monthlyhttps://thewritehorse.com/2012/07/16/the-pony-books-i-grew-up-with/https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dsc01490.jpgDSC01490https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dsc01489.jpgDSC01489A small selection2012-07-21T20:16:53+00:00monthlyhttps://thewritehorse.com/2012/06/29/getting-the-balance-right/https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/polo.jpgpolohttps://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/gyp-1985.jpggyp 19852012-06-29T14:37:51+00:00monthlyhttps://thewritehorse.com/2012/06/01/putting-the-fun-back-into-your-riding/https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/team-photo.jpgteam photoThe organizers and some of the attendees at the 2011 event.https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/gymkhana.jpggymkhanaStepping stones gymkhana game at Summer Camp 2011https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/quadrille.jpgquadrillePractising the quadrille at Summer Camp 2011 - Blue and I are on the far right2012-06-04T09:23:25+00:00monthlyhttps://thewritehorse.com/2012/06/03/vive-la-difference/https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/test-new-camera-031.jpgtest new camera 031Merens ponies from a trekking centre are ushered through the streets of Gavernie at the end of their working day.https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/solstice-002.jpgPyrenean donkeyA black Pyrenean donkey carries supplies for the riding club's Solstice celebration2012-06-03T17:04:46+00:00monthlyhttps://thewritehorse.com/2012/05/23/the-joy-of-riding/https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/untitled.jpgUntitledNow I remember - it's supposed to be fun!2012-05-23T20:31:40+00:00monthlyhttps://thewritehorse.com/2012/05/21/195/https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/800px-curb_and_bradoon.jpg800px-Curb_and_bradoonThe two bits of a double bridle - Bradoon (snaffle) top, and Weymouth (curb) bottomhttps://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/various_snaffle_bits.jpgVarious_Snaffle_BitsA selection of snaffle bits, including cherry roller, loose ring and Fulmer.2012-05-21T15:41:26+00:00monthlyhttps://thewritehorse.com/2012/05/20/horse-riding-gadgets-help-or-hindrance/https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/750px-norfolk_hunt_horse_show.jpg750px-Norfolk_Hunt_Horse_ShowA standing martingale gives the rider on a strong horse a little extra control during an event.https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/525px-polo_070922_18-crop.jpg525px-Polo_070922_18-cropStanding martingales attach to a cavesson noseband, and are often worn by polo ponies for the duration of the match.https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/running-martingale.jpgrunning martingaleA running martingale attaches to the reins to prevent the horse lifting its head too high.2012-05-20T09:44:52+00:00monthlyhttps://thewritehorse.com/2012/05/19/looking-after-your-tack/https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/done.jpgdoneLovely and clean, for about five minutes.https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/saddle-stripped.jpgsaddle strippedMy saddle stripped down - now you can see how dirty it is!https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/before.jpgbeforeMy disgusting, filthy tack, ready for some TLC.https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/tack.jpgtackBridle taken to pieces, ready for cleaning.2012-05-19T11:53:55+00:00monthlyhttps://thewritehorse.com/2012/05/17/first-aid-for-horse-riders/https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/hcm-members-stage-an-accident.jpgHCM members stage an accidentHCM members stage an accident2013-08-22T11:02:59+00:00monthlyhttps://thewritehorse.com/2012/05/17/working-inhand/https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/simba-spanish-walk-july-2010.jpgSimba shows off his Spanish walkSimba shows off his Spanish walkhttps://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/simba-cantering-on-longlines-hcm-july-2010.jpgSimba cantering on longlinesSimba cantering on longlineshttps://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/becky-and-simba-longlining-july-hcm-2010-1.jpgBecky and Simba demonstrate the correct position for longliningBecky and Simba demonstrate the correct position for longlining2012-05-17T11:08:27+00:00monthlyhttps://thewritehorse.com/2012/05/17/working-with-the-gambian-horse-trust/https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/molly-today-nodding-off-over-her-beloved-pumpkin.jpgMolly today, nodding off over her beloved pumpkinMolly today, finishing off the pumpkin that's a staple food in the Gambiahttps://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/little-mo-ploughing-june-2010.jpgLittle Mo ploughing June 2010Little Mo ploughing June 20102012-05-17T11:05:43+00:00monthlyhttps://thewritehorse.com/2012/04/26/the-pitfalls-of-being-a-horse-lover-in-france/https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dsc00943.jpgDSC00943'Meat' horses grazing in the Pyrennes2012-05-13T22:56:06+00:00monthlyhttps://thewritehorse.com/2012/04/22/drivers-vs-horses-who-comes-out-on-top/https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/hi-viz.jpghi vizBe safe, be seen - always wear hi viz clothing if you've going on or near a road. Photo Des Blenkinsophttps://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/riders-off-road.jpgriders off roadMost riders would prefer to ride off-road, but don't have the opportunity.https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/riding-on-roads.jpgriding on roadsCountry lanes are often too narrow for a car to pass safely. Photo John Davey.2012-04-23T14:24:01+00:00monthlyhttps://thewritehorse.com/2012/04/10/the-first-fun-ride-of-the-year/https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/april-fun-ride.jpgapril-fun-rideHyper but happy!2012-04-10T13:29:31+00:00monthlyhttps://thewritehorse.com/2012/03/31/have-mallet-will-travel-polo-in-the-pyrenees/https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dsc01126.jpgDSC01126Getting better - and look at that view!https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dsc01113.jpgDSC01113The ball's just within my reach as I try to take a safety-first approachhttps://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dsc01109.jpgDSC01109Learning the swingshttps://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dsc01105.jpgDSC01105The view from the back of the 'polo pitch'2012-03-31T10:42:55+00:00monthlyhttps://thewritehorse.com/2012/03/09/spring-has-sprung-well-nearly/https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/fun_in_the_sun_at_cowdray_park_-_geograph_org_uk_-_351561.jpgRollingOooh, that's better! The first roll of the season is the most satisfying.2012-03-09T15:17:38+00:00monthlyhttps://thewritehorse.com/2012/03/04/can-you-afford-to-save-money/https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/hoof.jpghoofSpending money on the farrier helps prevent problems with feet.https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/patch.jpgpatchMend rugs by gluing or sewing on patches when necessary.https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/tack.jpgTackTake tack to pieces and check all the stitching on a regular basis.2012-03-04T11:00:57+00:00monthlyhttps://thewritehorse.com/2012/02/16/114/https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/800px-bucking_horse.jpg800px-Bucking_horseAll horses buck - but repeated bucking to unseat a rider can be indicative of problems. Photo - Daniel Johnsonhttps://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/riding-school.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAThe Kara Goldsmith case could impact riding schools - Photo Peter Shone2012-02-16T14:46:03+00:00monthlyhttps://thewritehorse.com/2012/01/07/riding-for-a-fall/https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/800px-horseball_fall.jpgHorseball fallNeither horse nor rider were hurt in this frightening-looking fall. Photo by Jean-Louis Vandevivèrehttps://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/man_falling_of_horse.jpgRider fallsThe most spectacular falls are often the least serious. Photo by Thowra_uk2012-01-07T15:47:43+00:00monthlyhttps://thewritehorse.com/2011/12/23/homemade-christmas-presents-for-your-horse/https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/christmas-cartoon.jpgChristmas CartoonDeck the halls with boughs of haylage, falalala-la-la-la-la2011-12-23T21:44:00+00:00monthlyhttps://thewritehorse.com/2011/12/07/top-seven-items-of-winter-riding-kit/2011-12-07T17:25:10+00:00monthlyhttps://thewritehorse.com/2011/11/25/preparing-for-your-first-pleasure-ride/https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/peover-ride-aug-21.jpgride aug 21Pleasure riding with the Cheshire Endurance GB group in August.2011-11-25T10:03:12+00:00monthlyhttps://thewritehorse.com/2011/11/17/finding-a-safe-path-to-feeding-your-horse/https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/800px-abreuvoir_3.jpgDrinking troughAlways ensure your horse has free access to water. Photo copyright Vassil, Wikimedia Commons 2007https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/800px-salt-lick_4_beentree.jpgSalt lickAllow your horse free access to salt in the stable or field. Photo copyright Beentree, Wikimedia Commons 2007https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/714px-horsesandhay.jpg714px-HorsesAndHayFeed good quality forage such as hay or haylage. Photo copyright BLW, Wikimedia Commons 20072011-11-18T20:52:49+00:00monthlyhttps://thewritehorse.com/2011/11/16/lipizzaners-and-luxury-in-vienna/https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/untitled.jpgCake LipizzanerA Lipizzaner made from cake at the Café Demelhttps://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/lipizzaner.jpgLipizzanerA Lipizzaner stallion (Neapolitano Trompeta) being led out of the Spanish Riding School, Vienna. Behind: a rider in uniform. Photo copyright David Monniaux, Wikimedia Commons 2005https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/spanish-riding-school.jpgSpanish Riding SchoolMorning practice. Photo copyright Sparre, Wikimedia Commons 20032011-11-16T18:39:13+00:00monthlyhttps://thewritehorse.com/2011/11/13/in-true-western-style/2011-12-01T07:38:47+00:00monthlyhttps://thewritehorse.com/2011/11/08/trying-le-trec/https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/dsc00169-2.jpgDSC00169 (2)Julia waits to ride over the 'bridge'https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/dsc00147-2.jpgDSC00147 (2)Julia McHugh demonstrates the lead corridor with Cathy London's horse Tuesday.2011-11-28T02:39:41+00:00monthlyhttps://thewritehorse.com/2011/11/07/five-reasons-i-dont-like-clipping/2011-11-08T12:51:06+00:00monthlyhttps://thewritehorse.com/2011/10/03/entente-cordiale/https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/dsc004632.jpgGalloping up the forest tracks.Galloping up the forest tracks.https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/dsc00451.jpgDSC00451The horses belonging to Jean-François at the club.2011-11-08T12:49:50+00:00monthlyhttps://thewritehorse.com/2011/10/29/home-sweet-home/https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/dsc00921.jpgDSC00921Starting the return journey.https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/dsc00916.jpgDSC00916We're fine here, thanks. Ocean and Dar are not impressed.https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/dsc00913.jpgDSC00913https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/dsc00908.jpgDSC00908https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/dsc00907.jpgDSC00907Oceanhttps://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/dsc00906.jpgDSC00906Hot and tired, the horses are desperate to be unsaddled.https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/dsc009042.jpgDSC00904We make it to the top.https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/dsc009041.jpgDSC00904We make it to the top.https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/dsc00904.jpgDSC00904The grateful horses make it to the top.2011-11-08T12:48:59+00:00monthlyhttps://thewritehorse.com/2011/09/25/bend-it-stretch-it/https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/optimized.jpgOut having fun before the back problems.2011-11-08T12:46:30+00:00monthlyhttps://thewritehorse.com/2011/09/16/hello-world/https://thewritehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/saddle-stripped.jpgThe cause of the problem2011-11-08T12:46:01+00:00monthlyhttps://thewritehorse.comdaily1.02015-02-06T02:23:08+00:00