Operation Orange Card
Jody Hartstone Published on: 28/06/2025
Operation Orange Card: raising equestrian standards with education, not punishment.
Ethics
Jody Hartstone
Where's My Steering Wheel
Jody Hartstone Published on: 13/06/2025
Think you’re steering with your seat and legs? Think again. Discover why true TURN is about decelerating the inside front leg—not neck bending or leg pressure.
Science
What Breed is my Steed?
Jody Hartstone Published on: 13/06/2025
NZ riders, are you recording your horse’s breeding correctly? Learn how to describe, register, and represent your horse accurately—at home and on the world stage.
Sport
To Whip or Not to Whip - That is the Question
Published on: 01/11/2024
In the world of horse riding, the use of whips is a topic that stirs strong emotions and opinions. Our latest blog explores the rules and ethical considerations around whip use, aiming to raise awareness of current practices, potential welfare issues, and the role riders can play in advocating for humane treatment.
Ethics