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    English Riding Lessons - for boys too??

    Dear equestrian community, Why is there a perception in our equestrian community that "English Riding" is mainly a girls sport? How do we overcome this bias to get more boys /men to grow into this sport? This bias is less prevalent in the Western disciplines where participation appears more...
  2. Shortstirrupgirl28

    Super bumpy canter :(

    So I'm not a new rider, but I really need some help! I ride this 20-ish year old quarter/??? gelding and he is amazing, so amazing that I'm really considering leasing him. There is just one problem, his canter is so bumpy that no amount of training can prepare you for it. When you keep him slow...
  3. Hoof_hearted

    Using an older saddle?

    Evening everyone. Just out of curiosity if anyone uses an older style English saddle? I dont really know alot about saddles and my one dosn't have a makers Mark. (There is a metal plate under the skirt of the saddle however whatever was written there is well worn away, just a bit of green left)...
  4. J

    Frustrated with myself..

    Hi everyone, I just started taking English lessons after an 8 year break. When I rode before I didn't really learn much because I was only able to do it for about a month and a half before we couldn't afford to keep up with it. Now that I'm older and I'm able to financially support myself I'm...
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