Poo picking – one of the most requested jobs we ask our helpers and riders to do here at Stoke Lane! It's not the most pleasant horse-related job to have to do, but it is one of the most important.
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It’s easy to fall into the habit of blaming our horses when something doesn’t go to plan. A refusal at a jump, a spook in the school, or a resistance in the contact can quickly feel personal or frustrating.
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The tack room is the heart of any yard. It’s where bridles are hung, saddles are cleaned, and essential tools and products live. But without order, it can quickly become a chaotic, cluttered space that slows down routines...
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People often see ponies in the sun and happy children in the saddle and assume running a riding school is a gentle pastime. The truth is: it’s a physically, mentally, and emotionally demanding business. This is not a hobby—it’s a 24/7 operation requiring hard work, leadership, and total commitment.
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For many riders, the arena is a familiar place to build skills and confidence – whether perfecting dressage movements or working on jumping. But there’s nothing quite like getting out of the arena and into the countryside for a hack.
Maybe you want to ride like the next Olympic hopeful. But if you’re more gawky than graceful on horseback and the only time you’ll jump Grand Prix is in your dreams, but there are still ways you can be a rider that horses love.
Being a more horse-friendly rider means becoming a passenger that horses want to carry.
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