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Eland Lodge Adult Riding Camps: Demo's

Eland Lodge Adult Riding Camps: Demo's As well as your ridden sessions, there’s a series of demo’s & interactive activities for your horse to get involved in. Day 1 (Daytime)...

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Preparing for Adult Riding Camp: Things to try

Preparing for Eland Lodge Adult Riding Camps: Things to try This guide is written especially for those of you who haven’t been to a camp before. Camp is a fantastic...

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What is a Hunter Trial and What are the Rules?

What is a Hunter Trial and What are the Rules? Hunter Trials are a real test of partnership and skill between horse and rider over a cross country course. Hunter Trials are great for riders of all abilities, this grassroots competition features classes from inviting 50cm through to technical 1m tracks, and also includes an 80cm pairs class. Competitors tackle a numbered...

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Eventing Dressage and Showjumping Explained

Eventing is the ultimate equestrian challenge comprised of dressage, show jumping and cross country. It can be likened to a triathlon, with horses and riders demonstrating a range of skills across the three disciplines. To compete successfully in eventing combinations must show harmony and rhythm in the dressage, balance and precision in the show jumping and accuracy and bravery in the cross country...

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Eventing Cross Country Explained

The Cross Country phase is considered by many as the highlight of Eventing! Although, it can be quite daunting if it is the first time you are going eventing. Here we explain the cross country phase in more detail as well as the penalties relating to this phase of the competition. Walking the Course The cross country course will be available to...

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