Debbie Topping Training - Equestrian

20/12/2025

I couldn’t agree more. I understand that people are kidded into thinking it helps as the horse appears to have got a better “ mouth” ( it hasn’t it now works behind the bridle) if you produce to the standard to have known that wonderful feeling of a horse that’s in self carriage and truly between your hand a leg, please don’t revert to gadgets , instead of learning how to , in order to create an image that you believe is correct but is actually physically damaging and seriously limits producing a good level of performance. .

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25/10/2025

Do you wish to survive a local show or excel at top level?
A lot of horses/ ponies get stuck in a rut at 80-100cms. This is not because they are incapable of more but because they have not been taught correct techniques in the first place.
Splitting their frame on approach, running through the bridle, winging whether they take off on long, good or buried strides, not landing in your hand but running on, corners are difficult to ride, a rhythm impossible to maintain, feeling like you’re riding down a hill not up it. If this sounds familiar why not book some lessons?
I was once asked “ if you could choose would you choose to strut with the turkeys or fly with the eagles?” We can all make that choice.

03/10/2025

For want of a nail the shoe was lost;
For want of a shoe the horse was lost;
For want of a horse the rider was lost;
For want of a rider the battle was lost;
For want of a battle the kingdom was lost; And all for the want of a horseshoe nail.

The proverb highlights how seemingly small and insignificant things can lead to enormous and unforeseen consequences. It serves as a reminder to pay attention to the details and to not underestimate the importance of minor matters, as they can escalate and cause a complete collapse of a much larger system or situation.

13/09/2025

13/09/2025

Horsy photos that son Jack Topping has taken

31/07/2025

I’d love to see a photo of your horses and ponies, pop them in comments, special memories.