Foundations of Bareback RidingTrust and CommunicationHorses synchronise with human emotion on a physiological level, a fact that becomes impossible to ignore when your body presses against warm hide. Riding horse without gear eliminates the buffer of leather and...

The Historical Intersection of Louis Vuitton and EquestrianismOrigins in Luxury TravelThe first Louis Vuitton trunk was built for a carriage, and for the horse that pulled it. European travel then depended on the horse. Steamer trunks with flat tops and stackable...

Core Components of Riding EquipmentSaddles and Seat SelectionThree fingers of clearance at the withers and one at the spine. These are the non-negotiable starting points for any saddle seat. Ignore them and you will fund a chiropractor's next safari.The horse tack...