BRAVER TOGETHER
How your pony feels your energy Have you ever noticed that your pony seems to know how you’re feeling, even […]
THE CALM PONY PLAN
Feeding and management for confidence Have you ever climbed into the saddle, only to feel your pony jigging on the
ASKPONY: SHOULD I RIDE ONE PONY OR LOTS?
Q: Is it better to ride just one pony all the time and get really good at riding them, or
ASKPONY: I’M SCARED OF MY PONY, BUT I LOVE HIM
Q: I’m scared of my pony. I love him, but I don’t want to ride anymore because I keep falling
ASKPONY: HORS CONCOURS
Q: What does competing ‘hors concours’ (HC) mean? A: Most of the time when we go to shows we are
ASKPONY: WOLF TEETH
Q: What are wolf teeth? A: Wolf teeth are small, pointed teeth that appear when the horse is between five
ASKPONY: PLAITING
Q: Do you have to plait your pony for dressage? A: In short, no. You don’t ‘need’ to plait your
ASKPONY: RUBBER BITS
Q: Are bits with rubber mouthpieces comfier than ones made of metal? A: Traditionally, rubber bits have been really popular
ASKPONY: STIRRUP LENGTH
Q: How long should my stirrups be for jumping? A: It used to be said that when you jumped, you
ASKPONY: WARMING UP IN LIGHT SEAT
Q: When warming up, is it best to canter in light seat? A: Yes. Getting out of the saddle and