Category Archives: Training

Posture vs conformation – in the bones or in the stance?

Chloe Mabbutt, discusses how to assess a horse’s conformation  The difference between posture and conformation is

Learning thresholds: how far should we push our horses?

Liz Eaton FBHS, brings a trainer’s view to understanding horse and rider learning thresholds In

How does bridle fit affect the horse’s ability to engage behind?

An excerpt from our feature on bridle fit by Sue Stanbridge, as she discusses the hyoid apparatus and its

Training aids: the cotton lunge aid – is it more than just a rope?

Chloe Mabbutt, outlines what we need to know The cotton lunge aid is not a

Training aids for horses

Should we use training aids in horses

Training aids: the pessoa

Continuing her discussion of training aids, Chloe Mabbutt takes a closer look at the pessoa

Improving condition – it’s a balancing act…

Sophie Pickard continues her look at how to build your horse’s fitness Now you’ve started

Training aids: resistance bands

Chloe Mabbutt guides us through when, why and how to use core and hind-quarter resistance