Winterwood Farm - Classical Sport Horses

01/06/2026

Interesting Reading!

Modern prepurchase exams for horses hinge on risk assessment, clear communication, thorough documentation, and managing client expectations.

01/06/2026

27/05/2026

I can highly recommend Raquels courses!

12/05/2026

💡 Self Carriage lies at the very heart of ethical horse training🐴

Horses stay sound for longer when they are trained to maintain self-carriage because they are finding their own balance without support of the reins and because they are not subject to constant nagging pressures.

Self-carriage means that the horse maintains balance, speed, direction and posture without help from the rider/handler.

Therefore, if the rider lets the reins go loose or takes their legs away from the horse for a stride or two, the horse should continue to travel at the same speed, on the same line and with the same head carriage.

Although the term ‘self-carriage’ usually refers to the sport of dressage in walk, trot and canter, it also refers to any speed including the gallop and any horse activity.

Modern Horse Training: Equitation Science Principles & Practice, Volume 1 by Andrew McLean

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09/05/2026

Lyra Of Winterwood with Kelsey at the recent Jose Mendez Equestrian Clinic here at Winterwood. This rising 4 YO Warlander is now ready for EOI . A stunning horse with an incredible temperament suitable for the AOR and budding classical enthusiast . This horse is an F1 Warlander, from pedigree parents. One not to be missed!