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Horse shows, dressage competitions, show jumping competitions, cross country, Trail blazer, Rodeo, Point to point, British dressage events and Equestrian Eventing venues..... All for the local rider in an area local to you and all in our Local Equestrian Events Calendars ...

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Free Equestrian Classifieds including free colour photos to help local riders sell your horse, find your dream horse, sell or buy your horsebox, or your spare horse tack. As well as horse jobs, horses wanted, horses for loan, a swap shop and advertise you stable vacancies. Even list your Equestrian Property for free.

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Horse care tips and horse health advice for local riders. Including horse facts, conformation, your horses hoof and feet, parasites and worms, breeds of horse, your horses breathing and digestive systems. All about colic, laminitis, strangles, why buy a horsebox, horsebox maintenance and more.....

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Fresh informative equestrian articles on local horse riding and health issues to help the local rider look after their horse; even Add Your Own Equestrian Article

Improve Your Seat.
How To Improve Your Seat In Horse Riding. Whether you're a novice or an experienced rider a correct riding position is essential to maintain balance and ensure you can apply the aids without feeling unbalanced....

The complete beginners guide to horseback riding.
A Basic Guide to Horse Back Riding - There are some things that just come natural to some people. Some local riders are almost born knowing how to stay on a horse....

History of the horse
Before we get started on a brief account of the History of the Horse there are a few facts I thought local riders you would find interesting........

Confidence problems
Confidence Problems are particularly difficult to overcome, especially if you have suffered a serious accident. Read how this local rider recovered from hers.

Leg yielding resistance
Local riders often tell me that their horse leg yields very well as far as going sideways is concerned, but it tends to toss its head and show resistance to the reins....

Get Your Horse to Bend
Local Riders tend to think that the stiff side is the bad side because it feels harder for them to bend their horses when that side is on the inside. But........

Restore Your Horse Riding Confidence
When a local rider has had a bad fall, it can take a long time before they feel confident enough to get back on a horse. And so it should be, caution is your minds way of protecting itself and your body.....

Your Horse Riding Mental Strategy
The Top 10 Mental Training Strategies To Banish Fear And Build Horse Riding Confidence. Whatever it is you want to achieve with your horse and your riding, there is one fundamental concept you have to accept in all its complexity........

Broken My Neck Team Chasing
My hobby is team chasing and this is how I broke my neck team chasing on Oct 21st 2007. Team Chasing is a sport in which a team of four have to go as fast as they can across country over large natural fences. It is half-way between eventing and point-to-pointing........

Bandaging a Donkeys Broken Soul !!
Gori, the donkey, had somehow pulled Mansha, his wife, five children and all their belongings there by cart, under a scorching June sun. Head bowed, in pain, and suffering severe dehydration, she was also three months’ pregnant........

Are You and Your Horse In A Rut ? Have you ever gone to get your horse and realized that it was less than enthusiastic about seeing you? Do you wish your horse would be more interested in ......

One click links for local riders to access popular horse riding pages and areas.

Equestrian Event Riders Sites
Most equestrian event riders maintain their own websites, to update their followers on the competions they have entered, the horses they have in training and their individual results.

English Counties
Local Horse Riding in England - Ride or holiday in stunning english equestrian horse riding landscapes.

USA Equestrian States
A quick index of USA Equestrian states with direct links to horse riding and equestrian events in each state.

UK Equestrian
UK horse riding regions and equestrian competitions and events in your local area. Links to local UK riding and stable yards - horse livery - showjumping, cross country and dressage events.

Meet Horse Riding friends
Equestrian Cupid is an exclusive community for horse lovers and equestrian singles to meet horseback riding buddies, discover uncharted trails, pursue a country lifestyle, locate the best riding areas and meet someone to share your country pursuits.

Dressage Secrets
The secret to a successful and harmonious dressage test underlies two principles: First, when riding your test, focus on your horse, not on the movements. Second, warm up your horse appropriately so you can present a fresh horse and evoke a picture of harmony and ease.

Horse for Sale - Free Equestrian Classifieds
Horse for Sale and pony for sale free equestrian classifieds. Sell horse tack and riding gear and any other equestrian equipment. Sell your horsebox or horse trailer or equestrian property with our Free Equestrian Classified Ads for all local riders.

The Equestrian Blog
The Equestrian Blog. News and comment on horse riding and equestrian events and competitions in your local horse riding area.

Horse Worms and Worming
Horse worms, worming and de-wormers - horse health advice and information on equine parasites and how best to deal with them.

Dressage Videos
Dressage riding and training the dressage horse. Covering all dressage disciplines including classical dressage and providing a few tips and secrets for local riders.

What is RSS
What is RSS and how do you use RSS - It's Really Simple Syndication and a perfect way for local riders to stay up to date with equestrian events and competitions.

Breeds of Horse
Breeds of Horse - Local rider looking for a horse then surf through our horse breed pages for information on different breeds and the variety of horse and pony breeds from around the world. Including information on breed characteristics and suitability.

Dressage Test Tips
Dressage Test Tips to ensure you do well in your dressage test and succeed in your dressage competitions.

Scottish Counties
Scottish equestrian counties - from Aberdeenshire to Wigtownshire, ride or holiday in Scotlands stunning equestrian and horse riding landscapes.

Welsh Equestrian Counties
Welsh Equestrian counties and Local Horse Riding in Wales including horse shows, riding events and competitions among the spectacular welsh scenery.

Horse Care Videos
Horse Care Videos - Local riders can learn how to care for their horse or pony. From grooming your horse, cleaning your horse tack and mucking out your stables to keeping your horse happy.

Buying a horsebox
Buying a Horsebox - New or secondhand. What to look for. How and what to check and what to do on the test drive. See the horseboxes for sale in our classifieds section.

Horsebox Maintenance
Horsebox Maintenance - Breaking down on a small country lane or on the motorway in the pouring rain, with one or more horses in a horsebox isn't anyones idea of fun. A local rider needs to know what to do to make sure the horse is safe.

Horse Riding Photo Galleries
Local Riders and their horses just doing what horse owners do. Photos and videos of local horse riders competing in local equestrian competitions and events - Lincolnshire Photo Gallery - Nottinghamshire Photo Gallery