Tag Archives: horse riding

The Sports Archives – The Equine Industry And Its Impact On The Economy!

The UK is a nation of horse lovers, there’s no doubt about that. A massive 6% of the population said that they had ridden a horse in the 12 months prior to taking a survey in 2011. This has almost … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Which Sports Are Best For Children?

Which Sports Are Best For Children? We all know how important physical activity is for children. Not only does it encourage a healthy lifestyle from a young age but it also equips kids with valuable life skills such as teamwork, … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – How To Be Properly Equipped For Horseback Riding!

While horseback riding is one of the most fun activities to do, there is equipment that sometimes is important to use.  One piece of equipment to use is a bit.  Usually made of metal or some other synthetic material, a … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Equestrian Events 2013: The Runners and Riders!

Planning which events to attend from the equestrian calendar can be a logistical nightmare. Making your way to a show at the last minute can be challenging – but there is an easy solution. It’s the situation Horse Deals face … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – A Minor Explosion That Could Save Riders’ Lives!

Three day eventing is a dangerous sport which has been plagued over the years by a string of both horse and rider fatalities, some of which have made headline news. Most accidents that result in serious injuries and fatalities occur … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Gambling on a Legend!

Back in the 1980’s I was already hopelessly addicted to the Grand National and bet on the race every year. I had not, however, developed an interest in horse racing as a whole and knew little or nothing about the … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – A Beginners Guide to Horseback Riding!

Horse riding is often viewed as a hobby that can only be enjoyed by the rich, by those who are able to afford their own horse and all of the tack and clothing that goes along with it. While this … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – A Brief Guide to the World’s Most Dangerous Sports!

Let’s face it, most sports can and do lead to injury. Physical activity doesn’t come without some amount of risk. It’s not just extreme sports like BASE jumping or sky diving that can end with broken bones or other injuries … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Inspired by the Olympics – 5 Equine Sports to Get Involved in!

London 2012 was an incredible few weeks for the equestrian world. 18 medals were won, with Team GB bagging 5, the Germans and Dutch taking 4, and Switzerland securing its first gold in over 80 years. All this extra publicity … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Top 5 Horses of All Time

Just as with football or any sport mind you, there is a lot of discussion over who is the best racehorse of all time. The millions of people who love horse racing all have their own opinions on the best … Continue reading

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