Ashleigh Sanderson
Ashleigh is a qualified riding instructor, both with the British Horse Society and South African National Equestrian Federation. Horses have been a full time career and way of life for over twenty years. This has included freelance teaching; permanent and locum riding school teaching; own riding school / livery yard / rescue yard; backing and schooling; "problem" horses; racing and stud work. Most recently it included almost two years riding for the South African Lipizzaners, the only Lipizzaner team recognized by the Spanish Riding School.
In the competition ring, Ashleigh has competed in Eventing (open), Show jumping (1.20 class), Dressage (EM), Showing, (National open) and Equitation. Highlights included 2 x 3rd in the Pug Whitehead International 3 day event, Eastern Cape of South Africa Novice Kur Champion, Zimbabwe Horse of the Year Showing Champion, and Eastern Cape of South Africa Power Jump. Pupils have competed and won in all 5 disciplines in both children's and juniors.
Currently Ashleigh is taking time out to travel the world, working on and off with horses to gain new insights. Everyone has something new to offer in their training methods and different approaches so often work wonders with different horses. Ashleigh is also studying Reiki and Aromatherapy.
Latest Articles
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First Steps in Training a Young Horse to Jump
The first steps in training the young horse to jump are the most important. Whatever he learns at this stage will stay with him for the rest of his career.
Jan 8, 2012
- Ashleigh Sanderson
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Exercises for Learning Steering Control When Horse Riding
After learning to start and stop a horse, steering is the next vital step in horse control. Simple exercises using props give a clear idea of progress.
Mar 1, 2011
- Ashleigh Sanderson
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How to Tell What Colour a Horse Is
How do you tell what colour a horse is? There are not many simple white, black and brown, so where do you begin?
May 26, 2010
- Ashleigh Sanderson
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Treasure Hunts for Fun Children's Horse Riding Lessons
Child riders can often learn as much playing on ponies as having a formal lesson. They don't think of the theory but just get on with the riding.
May 25, 2010
- Ashleigh Sanderson
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Learning Games for Children's Early Riding Lessons
When teaching child riders the emphasis needs to be on a safe, fun lesson. If all they are allowed to do is trot round the outside track they'll get bored.
May 24, 2010
- Ashleigh Sanderson
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Adding Punch to Your Horse's Grooming Routine with Hot Clothing
You've brushed and polished your horse and still can't get a shine on his coat. One tip that really works to improve your grooming session is hot clothing.
Apr 18, 2010
- Ashleigh Sanderson
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Points of a Horse - It's Important to Know Forelock From Fetlock
Each and every part of a horse's body has a name, or point. Some them are fairly obvious but others take a little more practice to connect name to place.
Apr 15, 2010
- Ashleigh Sanderson
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A Good Horse is Always a Good Colour
The saying goes that a good horse is never a bad colour. But there have always been people or cultures who have believed otherwise.
Apr 15, 2010
- Ashleigh Sanderson
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Turn on the Forehand
As soon as Dressage is mentioned, a large percentage of people get a dazed, confused or resigned expression. Add in lateral work and it appears to get more complicated.
Mar 12, 2010
- Ashleigh Sanderson
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