Improve from home

Having to miss that long-awaited lesson with your fave instructor is really disappointing. Where will you get your riding inspo now? But, don’t worry because, even if you can’t fit in your usual lessons, there are loads of ways to discover awesome new activities to try with your pony – so why not get started with our top five?

Get online

There are sooo many amazing resources for you to check out on the web, but why not start with the PONY YouTube account? There’s heaps of exciting content that’s sure to keep you busy between lessons – learn to adjust your pony’s paces with Ros Canter at or find new ways to use poles with Pony Nuts and Ben Hobday

Top tip

Remember, check with your parents before looking for inspo on YouTube. You need to be at least 13 years old to have an account!

Aim of the game

Why not set yourself some goals to achieve between now and your next lesson? They don’t have to be super-scary and you can use your training diary or even PONY mag for inspiration. Why not use poles to help you ride the perfect circle or learn how to ace a cracking canter transition? Achieving your mini goals will help you feel really positive about your riding and give you something to boast about to your instructor when you next see them!

Grab a copy of  April PONY, on sale 10 March 2021, for more great ideas!