Hobby horse guides for everyone
Practical, UK-written guidance for riders, parents, clubs and organisers. Written by the Hobby Horse Hub team — no filler, no fluff.
Getting started
New to hobby horsing? Start here.
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How to Start Hobby Horsing
Everything a new UK rider or parent needs for a first hobby-horse session: what to buy, what to skip, and how to find people to ride with.
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Inclusive Hobby Horsing in the UK: Accessibility Guide for Riders, Parents and Carers
What practical accessibility information to look for before a hobby horse session, event or competition — and how to ask organisers about individual needs.
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Hobby Horse Equipment Checklist
What to own, what to borrow and what to skip — for riders, clubs and organisers.
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Competing
Preparing for and riding at UK shows.
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What You Need for Your First Hobby Horse Competition
A practical kit and preparation list for a first UK hobby-horse show, including entries, timings and what to expect on the day.
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Hobby Horse Competition Rules UK: Classes, Ages, Heights & Judging
There is no single UK rulebook. Compare how UK organisers set age groups, jump heights, show jumping, dressage and other classes, and learn how to read a competition schedule.
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Disciplines
Dressage, show jumping and how they're judged.
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Hobby Horse Dressage Explained: Tests, Movements and Scoring
A beginner-friendly UK guide to hobby horse dressage: how tests work, common movements, what judges look for, and how to prepare for your first competition.
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Hobby Horse Show Jumping: A Beginner's Guide to Courses, Faults and Heights
How hobby horse show jumping works in the UK: courses, judging, faults, typical heights, practice ideas and how to find a competition — and why rules vary between organisers.
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Training
Practice ideas between competitions.
Organising
Running events and competitions.
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How to Create a Dressage Test
A step-by-step method for writing fair, well-balanced hobby-horse dressage tests for clubs and shows.
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How to Run a Hobby Horse Event
A complete planning path for a hobby-horse event in the UK: venue, timings, entries, safeguarding, volunteers and running order.
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How to Organise a Hobby Horse Competition
Class structure, scoring, judging and prize-giving for a competitive hobby-horse show.
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Clubs
Starting and growing a club.
Activities & parties
Games, sessions and celebrations.
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Hobby Horse Games for Groups
Fifteen tried group games for clubs, parties and school sessions — no special equipment required.
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Hobby Horse Birthday Party Ideas
A ready-made plan for a hobby-horse party: timings, games, prizes and what to ask the venue.
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