Learning to ride
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7 things you wish you’d been told when you were learning to horse ride
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The 7 stages of a horse lover’s life (from jumping broom handles to sensible cobs)
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6 very good reasons to take up horse riding
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Learning to ride as an adult – what you need to know before you get started
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14 things your trainer might have said — warning: sense of humour required
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11 tips to help you become a better rider and feel confident in the saddle
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Horse & Hound’s beginners’ guide on how to ride a horse
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Chemical engineer swaps lab for horses – and boosts his career
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Horse & Hound’s expert guide to riding kit for children
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A handy guide to horse riding kit for beginners
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From beginner rider to showjumper while stuck in four-month lockdown on South African safari
“They closed the borders at midnight, and if your flight landed after that, you were sent away”
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How leading hunting figures learnt to ride *H&H Plus*
Rory Knight Bruce finds out how some of hunting’s leading lights learnt their skills in the saddle
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Nine-year-old raises £500 for pony fund, and charity, by making and selling soap
“She’s done so well; she’s probably on target to buy a saddle, if not the pony yet!”
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7 things only people who took up riding in later life can relate to
If you’re a bit late to the horse riding scene, here’s what to expect...
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8 people who have learnt to ride during lockdown, plus one who has found a new passion in enjoying horses
With the coronavirus pandemic forcing most people to work from home, abiding by lockdown rules, and a proportion of those furloughed too, some people have taken to learning a new skill
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Want to start horse riding? Here’s how...
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It’s never too late! How 55-year-old builder discovered his passion for riding
Neill Collom decided to take up the reins later in life and is now relishing his newfound passion for horses
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When is the right time to buy a pony for your child?
In her new book Pony care: A complete guide to buying and caring for your first pony, Alison Pocklington looks at what you need to consider before taking the plunge and buying a pony for your child
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Supermarket to offer riding lessons to grocery shoppers
‘We hope parents across the UK will be able to introduce their children to the sport, or have a go themselves’