A job in a training stable is without a doubt hard physical work. That is what Nanna Lanzky Otto realized when her body started complaining after a month of mucking out, riding a large number of horses and cleaning the stable every day at a training stable for Icelandic horses. It is worth it though, because in return she learns a lot about riding young horses, and she also hopes to learn more about running a business with horses.

Becoming a parent is without a doubt one of the biggest upheavals one can face. But does that mean you have to give up your past life and throw away all interests because a little new one is coming into the world? Show jumper Nana Eskestad was very aware that it should not be the case. We have talked with Nana about being a young, new mother and at the same time sticking to the dream of being a show jumper on a national level.

The world is filled with many talented riders, and now you have the opportunity to get to know one of them. Dinja van Liere is a dressage rider, and she is currently number 18 on the world ranking. We have had a change to ask her about her road to the Olympics, her love for horses, and her hopes for the future.

Does your horse tend feel heavy on the forehand? Do you know the feeling of riding with what feels like many pounds in your hands, even though it really isn’t your intention? Maybe you have tried to solve the problem by riding forward livelier, making a lot of half halts, or letting go of the reins completely - without any effect. Here you can learn more about the horizontal imbalance from an anatomical and biomechanical perspective and find exercises you can use in your daily training.

There are many different horse breeds in the world. Some people assume that there are about 300 different breeds, while others believe that the estimated number is over 500. Each and every one of these breeds have their own unique characteristics, which can also be used to create new and interesting horse breeds

Horseback riding can be quite dangerous. In fact, riding accidents are placed on fourth place when it comes to number of accidents in sports. Maybe you have already tried falling off your horse, but it is also quite likely that you will experience someone else falling off their horse at some point. If an accident occurs it is quite important to know what to do and what not to do.

Pace is an exciting gait - with lots of speed. But how exactly do you achieve this energetic gait with the hovering moments? Icelandic rider Agnar Snorri Stefánsson will try to answer this question, as he takes us through the most essential elements when training the pace.

Summer is just around the corner, and that can mean wonderful beach trips and swimming for
both you and your horse. In this article, you get a number of good tips on how to get the best
possible experience in the water, and what you have to control of before jumping into the waves.

What is laminitis really? Does the word get you thinking about a fat little pony that has eaten far too much grass? That is often the scenario, but there are also other circumstances that can lead to the painful condition. In this article you will get seven truths about laminitis that can hopefully help you make sure that your horse steers clear of the feared disease.

Does your horse spook in the daylight, when you ride in the arena, or when you ride in nature? Does it suddenly become frightened or nervous about minor things you have to pass, or look around for an invisible enemy? The horse does not spook out of the blue; it is just us humans who do not notice certain signs. The horse has the same senses as us, but it does not perceive the same as humans. Therefore, it is central in all our dealings with horses to understand their senses and how they perceive their surroundings.