What is dressage? An essential guide to the sport of dressage
May 1, 2024 · The highest score ever given in dressage is 94.3%, awarded to Charlotte Dujardin and Valegro for their grand prix freestyle test at Olympia, London, in December 2014. Charlotte and Valegro also ...
Horse jokes: 23 funnies that are sure to make you laugh - Horse
Nov 22, 2022 · 23 funny horse jokes to enjoy. 1. A horse walks into a bar. The barman confuses idioms with jokes and offers him a glass of water, but can’t make him drink. 2. I put a bet on a horse to come in ...
Best riding hats for horse riders of all abilities | Horse & Hound
Jan 5, 2024 · Best overall jockey skull: Charles Owen 4Star. Best overall peaked riding hat: Charles Owen EQx Kylo. Best value riding hat: Shires Karben Valentina. Best adjustable riding hat: Champion Air-Tech ...
Types of noseband for horses – and finding the right one - Horse …
Feb 8, 2022 · The Kineton, or Puckle, noseband applies strong nose pressure via two U-shaped metal loops which pass behind the bit rings, so rein pressure is transferred to the nose. This has a severe action ...
Famous racehorses: 15 of the best of all time | Horse & Hound
Jul 21, 2021 · Denman. Desert Orchid. Frankel. Galileo. Kauto Star. Red Rum. While many, many brilliant thoroughbreds have made their mark on the racecourses around the world during their Flat or National Hunt ...
New dressage tests and rules revealed: what riders need to know
Dec 5, 2023 · Intro 4 is a new test. Prelim 1 is the same floorplan as the old prelim 2 but the collective marks have changed. It was 10×2 for rhythm, 10×2 suppleness, 10×2 contact, 10×2 rider’s position ...
Best dressage saddles from a range of manufacturers - Horse
Jun 9, 2023 · Bates Isabell Icon Dressage Saddle. Colours: Black or brown | Sizes: 16½-18in | RRP: £3,699 |. This saddle is designed to provide your horse with a full scope of movement, strengthen your ...
Horse worms and the expert way to deworm a horse - Horse
Jun 17, 2021 · Adult large redworm (Strongylus vulgaris) are red in colour and measure 1.4cm to 2.5cm in length. These are now believe to be rare. They live in the horse’s large intestine, attached to the gut ...
The world’s most expensive horse, plus 5 other price busters
Feb 16, 2024 · Selling for a cool $70 million (£53.7 million) to the racehorse breeding powerhouse Coolmore Ireland in 2000, Fusaichi Pegasus currently holds the title of the most expensive horse in history ...
Horse facts: 29 fascinating facts and figures about horses - Horse …
Jan 14, 2022 · 17. A horse’s heart typically weighs 4–4.5kg and is about the size of a basketball. 18. Horses cannot breathe through their mouth, only through their nose. 19. Horses usually gallop at around ...