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10 tips to get you going this winter
Winter’s here, and it’s tempting to dive under the duvet and hibernate till spring! Our top 10 tips are guaranteed to put the sparkle back into your winter riding, so if you are lacking in inspiration, read on – we’ll get you motivated. |
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Armchair confidence boosters
Being an effective rider starts in the mind first – if you think positive and believe in yourself, a better relationship with your horse will follow. To help you become the confident, fantastic rider you know you can be, follow Tina’s top tips. |
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Be happy at your yard
Livery yards can be heaven or hell, depending on where you end up and how it’s managed. We show you how to get the most from your yard – and have a happy horse to boot. |
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Energy-boosting TV dinners
Hungry? Tired? Curl up in front of the TV with some energyboosting grub and you’ll be raring to mount up and show off your new and improved riding skills. |
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Exercise while watching TV
Follow this plan to improve your flexibility and muscle strength in the saddle. Try to do each exercise at least once a day – twice if there’s something good on TV! |
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Rider back pain
For many of us, back twinges are part and parcel of life with horses. But could our actions now play havoc for us in the future, and what can we do to avoid problems? Joanne Slater – in the midst of her own back troubles – investigates… |
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Safety at the yard
You’re at a competition when you spot a crowd of people gathered round a casualty who has become trapped under the ramp of a lorry. Or maybe you're riding out with a friend when her horse is spooked and throws your friend into a metal gate. Would you know what to do next? |
