22/06/2026
☀️ HOT WEATHER UPDATE ☀️
As with all weather conditions throughout the year, we will continue to assess temperatures and conditions throughout each day. We don’t rely solely on weather forecasts. We assess the actual conditions on the yard and, most importantly, how our horses are coping with them.
Please rest assured that horse welfare will always be our number one priority. As always, we will adapt accordingly and make decisions based on the conditions in front of us.
Lessons will continue as normal during the warm weather.
We kindly ask all riders to:
• Bring a cold drink
• Apply sun cream before arriving
• Wear suitable clothing and keep covered where possible
A common question is whether horses should be worked in warmer weather.
The answer is yes, provided it is done sensibly and responsibly. Keeping horses in appropriate work helps maintain fitness, muscle tone, joint mobility, circulation, and overall wellbeing. It also allows them to maintain their normal routine rather than standing in the field all day.
It’s also worth remembering that riding isn’t always about going faster, jumping higher, or working harder.
Some of the most valuable riding skills are developed at slower paces. A well-planned lesson can focus on rider position, balance, aids, accuracy, transitions, lateral movements, suppleness, and mastering the walk. These foundations are what create better riders and happier horses.
At Rayne Riding Centre, horse welfare always comes first. Our team will be monitoring conditions throughout the day and adapting workloads as needed. This may include:
• More walk work
• Reduced intensity
• Schooling exercises focused on technique and accuracy
• Regular breaks
• Careful monitoring of each horse
• Thorough cooling down after exercise
• Plenty of access to water and shade
A warm day doesn’t automatically mean no riding. It means riding smarter, adapting to the conditions, and focusing on the skills that make a real difference in your riding.
Thank you for helping us keep both horses and riders comfortable, safe, and enjoying their time at the yard. 🐴☀️
