We all know we can always improve at riding our horse, but it can feel overwhelming at times, so much so that you don't even want to begin thinking about it, or you might not even realise what you need to do. So you just keep doing what you already did. And likely you are getting the outcome you always did. Potentially even slowly getting less if&n...

You might have seen one of the blogs on the website about the "Groen" of Groen Equestrian. If you haven't and are wondering, let me tell you a little about myself, but more importantly: about my horses that brought me here. I am Esther Groen, I am a Dutch endurance rider, based in the UK. I don't come from a horsey family, and definitely not from a...

When did you last challenge yourself to do something new or scary? For me the big challenge was always trying a 160km... And then another one to see if it wasn't a fluke. And then see if I could do more, like the European Championships in 2019. Covid was a big break, and to be honest, I've never really came back from that. My fitness levels took a ...

Groen Equestrian invites you to take part in a new (FREE!) partnership challenge from 1 to 9 November 2025 that encourages you to deepen your connection with your horse—no matter your discipline. Whether you are passionate about endurance, dressage, jumping, team chasing, eventing, or simply enjoy hacking, everyone is welcome to join the exper...

This is the second in a new series of articles in which we will investigate the quality aspect of training and how to maintain a healthy, sound, and happy equine athlete. While logging miles is important, the manner in which we do so is equally, if not more, crucial. The first article touched on the basics and "riding in the box," and in this insta...