Horse guide
Discover how horses work: their colours, markings, care and more. Every topic starts with what you can see and links on to related knowledge and to the breeds in HorseJournal.
Recognising the horse
Body and movement
Riding and exercises
Arena and figures
Discover how a dressage arena is laid out: where every letter sits and how the main school figures are ridden across it.
Groundwork, leading and lunging
Handling a horse safely from the ground: approaching, leading, standing still and simple exercises, through to the basics of lunging.
Care and equipment
Grooming tools and brushes
Which brush is which, and what is it for?
Tack and equipment
What does a horse wear, and what is it for?
The hoof and hoof care
A visual guide to the hoof and to basic daily care.
Rugs and leg protection
Which rug suits which moment, and how do you protect the legs?
Transporting a horse and trailer basics
What goes into transporting a horse safely?