Fed up with the rain? 5 luxury riding holidays that we’re dreaming about
Distract yourself from mud-encrusted turnout rugs, frozen water buckets and schools too frosty to ride on with these epic, summery, luxury riding holidays...
 
			Amanda Vlietstra is a freelance writer and editor who’s worked for a number of national magazines and websites. Having thrown herself back rural living with gusto since moving from London to Buckinghamshire in 2012, she juggles her horsey life with work and two small children. She claims to do dressage, but really just potters about having fun on her 14.2hh Belgian Warmblood mare, Roxy. She also enjoys a good gossip over a coffee in the tackroom!
 
				Distract yourself from mud-encrusted turnout rugs, frozen water buckets and schools too frosty to ride on with these epic, summery, luxury riding holidays...
 
				Find out why you should consider taking an ex-racehorse on and why you need to think seriously about your decision first
 
				Sometimes it helps to have rules to live our lives by — and so here's our take on the 10 commandments...
 
				Take our tongue-in-cheek quiz to find out which fictional horse you'd be best suited to... or perhaps is most like your own equine partner
 
				Sometimes it feels like the older you get, the more you're aware of how easily you can break. But don't worry, there are all sorts of strategies you can try in order to beat those riding nerves
 
				Here are a few suggestions for making 2016 your best horsey year yet
 
				If you want to broaden your horsey horizons this year, why not try one of the following...
 
				Whether you've got a few quid to spend, or no money at all, you can still treat your horse. Here's some ideas
 
				Here are a few things you can do to make your yard a bit more festive
 
				If Santa needs a little gift inspiration for some of his equestrian clients, he could do worse than checking out this lot...
 
				Here's our helpful translation of what commonly used terminology actually means in horses for sale adverts …
 
				Find out in our light-hearted fun quiz...
 
				From the winged horse Pegasus to the Duke of Wellington's trusty steed Copenhagen, take a look at these legendary horses
 
				Call us high maintenance, but there are some things in our tackroom that we're not sure we could survive without...
 
				If you're looking to get in to the Christmas spirit, don't miss these fun festive rides around the country
 
				There are some horsey books so gripping, you'll be tempted to cancel all other weekend plans you had to carry on reading
 
				When it's pitch-black and freezing cold, even the most gung-ho riders' enthusiasm wanes somewhat. But with the help of these handy gadgets, you can get your winter riding mojo back
 
				If you think of a trailer as just a means of transporting your horse from A to B, think again. Some enterprising folk have been incredibly creative and come up with alternative uses for old trailers
 
				Let's take a tongue-in-cheek look at what your horse might text you this winter — if he could use a phone, of course...
 
				We don't strictly need any of these things, but we really, really want them. Especially the Twinkleglitter
