Elegant dressage rider in golden arena light

The Journal

Stories from the English Riding Life

Riding style, barn life, show season and the traditions of English horsemanship.

Equestrian rider in traditional hunt attire on horseback

Featured — Traditions

From the Hunt Field to the Show Ring: The Origins of Equestrian Clothing

Every piece of a correct show turnout started as a solution to a problem on horseback. The fashion came later.

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Horse and rider jumping a fence, forward seat position

Traditions7 min read

The Man Who Changed How We Jump

Federico Caprilli died at 39 having overturned centuries of riding tradition. Every time you fold over a fence, you are riding his way.

Horse in a thick winter coat standing in a snowy paddock

Barn Life8 min read

Built for Winter: What the Science Says About Horses and Cold

Horses are tougher than we think. What the research actually says about blankets, hay, water and wind — and which horses really need help when the temperature drops.

The Right Rein Journal — English Riding Stories & Guides

Stories from the English Riding Life

From the Hunt Field to the Show Ring: The Origins of Equestrian Clothing

The Man Who Changed How We Jump

Built for Winter: What the Science Says About Horses and Cold