15/10/2026
Top Tip Thursday: Horse care 🐴
Riding isn’t just riding! A lesson may be the part you look forward to most, but caring for a horse before and after you get on is a big part of being a good horse person.
Before your get on, ask your instructor to show you how to:
🐴 Approach and handle a horse safely
🧹 Groom and check your horse
🪢 Fit a headcollar correctly
🐎 Check that your tack is on correctly
After your lesson, learn how to:
✨ Untack and put equipment away safely
🧽 Groom your horse and check for rubs or injuries
💧 Make sure they have access to water
🧹 Leave your horse and their area tidy
Thinking about owning a horse one day? There’s lots to learn before taking that step. Horse ownership means caring for your horse every day, arranging regular farrier and vet care, understanding feeding and turnout, keeping up with costs, and having a plan for holidays or emergencies.
We offer stable management lessons to help riders learn more about horse care and what’s involved in looking after a horse. Ask your instructor if you’d like to know more!
What’s one horse care skill you’d love to learn? 💙
