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rider safety

16/10/2025

How to keep a horse calm on bonfire night

Bonfire night can cause stress and fear in many animals, and horses and ponies are no exception, making it a worrying time for their owners. The bangs from fireworks can be very unsettling, and it is hard to know how to deal with the situation to comfort the animal. Horses are flight animals that typically try to avoid all stressful or frightening situations. This could result in them injuring themselves by attempting to jump a fence or climb stable doors. We have put together some top tips to help protect... Read More

Horse jumping with rider 04/05/2017

Should Riding Hats be Compulsory?

It’s an old question which will always cause a lively argument. Many riders don’t wear safety helmets, some will only wear a hat when show jumping or engaging in what they deem to be risky activity. The Queen is 90 years old and never wears a safety helmet but is she being sensible?