Everyone rode bareback or with just a saddle cloth until about the fourth century A.D. Early European saddles had no stirrups until the reign of Emperor Maurice (A.D. 582-602), after he learned about ...

A slight alteration to the custom of riding a horse may have dramatically changed the way wars were fought. Humans rode bareback or mounted horses with a simple blanket after they first domesticated ...

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Working without stirrups is rarely the favourite part of a rider’s training, but it has immediate benefits in improving your seat – and fitness. Here, we look at three no-stirrup exercises that work ...

Two 'greedy' showjumpers have avoided jail after stealing £51,000 worth of horse-riding equipment from fellow riders taking part in major equestrian competitions across the UK. Former Horse of the ...