Is progress made in the precision of the arena or the freedom of the open trail?

In this episode of the Equine’n’Wine Podcast, sisters Emma-Jane in Ireland and Lorna in South Africa pour a glass and dive into the great debate: schooling vs hacking.

Lorna makes the case for structured arena work — the transitions, the discipline, the foundation every horse and rider need. Emma-Jane argues for the magic of hacking — building confidence, fitness, and joy outside the four walls of the school.

Along the way they share personal riding stories, training tips, and the pitfalls of doing too much of one or the other. Plus, this week’s Sister Showdown asks: If you could only do one forever, would you choose the arena or the trails?

So saddle up and pour yourself a glass as we explore where the real progress happens.

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