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HomePony HangoutQuizzesDo you know these horsey terms?

Do you know these horsey terms?

Do you know what your instructor means? Test your knowledge with these terms!

Do you know these horsey terms?

1 / 10

What does ‘inside leg to outside hand’ mean?

Touch your inside leg with the hand that’s on the outside to stretch your body while riding

Use your inside leg to encourage your pony to push forward from his hindquarters, but maintain the contact with your outside hand to help him balance and maintain impulsion

Move one part of your body, like your inside leg, without affecting your position, before moving the next part of your body – your outside hand!

2 / 10

What does it mean if your pony is ‘in front of the leg’?

Your lower leg slips backwards

He’s responsive to your leg aids

Your pony is forward going

3 / 10

What does it mean when someone says a pony ‘took a long one’?

He fell out on a circle

You took the long route at a tricky cross-country fence

When jumping, he took off early

4 / 10

What does ‘on and back’ mean?

Gear changes within the pace you’re in

Getting on and off again

Walking on, then doing rein back

5 / 10

What does ‘open order’ mean?

Use the space in the arena to ride independently without following the pony in front

Follow the rider in front but leave a bigger gap than usual

Make up lots of different exercises to ride and do them in a random order

6 / 10

What does 'engagement' mean?

Your pony is working actively from his hindquarters and taking more weight on his hindlegs

Your pony is really listening to what the aids

Your pony is working in an even rhythm

7 / 10

What does ‘he’s bold’ mean?

Your pony is big

Your pony is clever

Your pony is confident

8 / 10

What does ‘he’s green’ mean?

A pony is covered in grass stains

A pony is still learning and inexperienced

A pony is feeling sick

9 / 10

What does ‘he’s on the wrong leg’ mean?

He’s lame

You’re on the wrong trot diagonal

He has picked up the wrong canter lead

10 / 10

What does ‘supple’ mean?

Your pony is able to work through his back with no tension through his body

How brave your pony is feeling

How responsive your pony is to your aids

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It was a VERY exciting day as it was the FIRST photoshoot of the year for us here at Team PONY. So, I thought I'd bring you along with us to see what we get up to! 🤩 Keep an eye out in the magazine to see if you recognise any of the pictures 👀

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Behind the scenes of the first PONY Mag photoshoot of the year 💖

Rugs are an essential part of your pony's wardrobe but fitting his rug correctly and making sure the right type of rug is put on is super important to ensure he stays comfortable and safe. So, let’s take a closer look!

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How to put a rug on a pony 💖

There’s only THREE days left until our first PONY Mag Live of the year!!😍

Last weekend Polly went to her first hunter trial with us! 🤩 She loved every second of it (just look at those ears) and did a lovely steady clear round 💕 So, here is her full round!

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Polly the PONY Mag pony goes cross country!!😍

Easter is just around the corner so why not make your yard (human) best friends this horseshoe shaped carrot cake to celebrate! 🤩

Equipment:

- Horseshoe shaped tin (or cut a round cake to shape once cooked)
- Bowl
- Electric hand mixer or whisk
- Spatula
- Weighing scales
- Measuring jug
- Measuring spoon
- Piping bags and nozzles (or decorate by hand with the icing on a spoon)

Ingredients:

Cake
- 175 ml sunflower oil
- 3 large eggs
- 200 g light brown sugar
- 250 g grated carrots
- 100 g raisins or walnuts (whichever you fancy!)
- Zest of 1 orange
- 200 g self raising flour
- 2 tsp mixed spice
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp nutmeg

Cream Cheese Frosting
- 125 g unsalted butter (room temp)
- 125 g icing sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 250 g full-fat cream cheese

Decoration
- Orange food colouring
- Green food colouring
- Plus a small amount of cream cheese frosting

Recipe:
- Watch the video to find out! 👀

Serves 12

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Easter horseshoe carrot cake🐣🥕🎂

Thankfully it was good😅If you want to try this carrot cake recipe then check out our latest video

Why else would we be first into the office 🤭

Our whole mood because it’s PONY Mag Live NEXT WEEK😆 We CAN’T WAIT to see you all! Who’s coming? 🤩

Carrot cake bribery works a treat btw😆

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Mud season is upon us and ponies need grooming now more than ever! ☔️

Follow our top tips in February PONY to find out how to get your pony sparkling clean this winter! Pick up your copy today 🐴

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