An exhausted horse was rescued from deep mud in Burnham-on-Sea, prompting a major multi-agency operation. Firefighters, Coastguard teams, search-and-rescue crews, and lifeboat volunteers were called out after reports that two horses and three people were trapped in mud on the tidal beach. The riders and one horse were quickly brought to safety, but a complex operation was needed to free the second animal. The horse had sunk up to the top of its legs in deep mud after being taken onto soft ground

Sometimes the best thing you can do for your riding… is not riding. Hear me out. As equestrians, we’re brought up to believe that the answer to every struggle in the saddle is more saddle time. Another schooling ride. Another lesson. Another lap around the arena to “fix it.” But every ride is also another layer of load on your horse’s body. A little less recovery time for them. And while saddle time builds SKILL, it doesn’t necessarily build fitness; at least, not past a basic point. Skill comes