Buying a second-hand eventing saddle is one of those purchases where experience matters. A good used saddle can give you thousands of kilometres of comfortable…
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Choosing a Second-Hand Eventing Saddle: What Riders Should Check
Rebuilding Trust in the Saddle After a Hard Fall
The sound of a fall stays with you longer than any ribbon from a clear round. For riders who have come off hard, the path back into the saddle is rarely a…
Why I Write Down My Eventing Goals Before Each Season
The first warm spell of the Australian spring always hits my paddocks at the most inconvenient time. One minute I am still pulling on a puffer jacket at the Mt…
Cotton reins and the quiet connection that made me switch
For years, I rode in rubber reins because that's what the lesson barn handed me. Black, slightly tacky, dotted with grippy nubs that felt like a guarantee. I…
Building a home obstacle course for eventing schooling
Schooling at home has quietly become one of the smartest investments an eventing rider can make. Whether you are prepping for Beginner Novice or fine-tuning a…
The horse who was a saint at home and a bundle of nerves everywhere else
There is a particular kind of frustration that comes from unloading a horse at a competition, watching him throw his head up and hollow his back while he eyes…
Staying Positive When an Eventing Competition Falls Apart
Anyone who's climbed back into the float after a rough round at Boneo or Scone knows that hollow feeling in the chest when the plan unravels before your eyes.…
Sharpening your horse's response to the leg without stirrups
Every eventer knows that feeling. You're halfway around cross-country, your horse locks onto a tricky combination, and you need him to step sideways or push…
Why I Always Pack More Hay Nets and Water Buckets
There is a moment before every horse trial when the float is parked in the driveway, the gear is spread across the lawn, and I begin asking myself whether I…
How To Approve A Cross-Country Fence With A Tricky Approach
A cross-country fence rarely feels difficult because of the timber, brush, ditch or drop by itself. The real test is often the few strides before it: a curving…