In-depth guides on horses and horseback riding
This is the complete index of Rincón del Valle guides: extensive editorial content on horse health, disciplines, breeds, equipment, management, and culture. All written to answer real questions from those who live with horses. Choose the section that interests you.
Horse health and welfare
- Preventing colic
- Equine physiotherapy
- Equine dentist
- Foaling assistance
- Foal care
- Sports supplementation
- Feeding: forage and feed
- Passport and microchip
Equestrian disciplines
- Show jumping competitions
- Raid / endurance
- Dressage: levels
- Doma Vaquera (Spanish Western Dressage)
- Eventing (CCE)
- Vaulting
- TREC
- Polo
- Horseball
- Para-equestrian
- Therapeutic riding
- Female riding
- Ethics and welfare
Horse breeds
- Pura Raza Española (PRE)
- Arabian Horse
- Thoroughbred
- Lusitano
- Hispano-Árabe
- Friesian
- Welsh Pony
- Quarter Horse
Equipment and material care
- Leather care
- Trailer transport
- Bit and mouthpiece
- Tall boot vs. paddock boot
- Dressage vs. jumping saddle
- Leather vs. synthetic
- MIPS vs. traditional helmet
Step-by-step tutorials
- Cleaning the hoof
- Saddling correctly
- Putting on the bridle
- Cleaning leather equipment
- Braiding manes
- Leading with a halter
- Taking the pulse
- Administering oral paste
- Bandaging the leg
Management, initiation and behavior
- First pony for a child
- Starting a young horse
- Reading the horse
- Equine ethology
- Shoeing and hooves
- The horse in summer
Seasonal care calendar
Glossaries of the equestrian world
- Parts of the horse
- Riding equipment
- Gaits and movements
- Equine health
- Disciplines
- Coat colors and patterns
Equestrian tradition by region
- Andalusia
- Galicia
- Menorca
- Catalan Pyrenees
- Basque Country and Navarre
- Extremadura
- Castile
- Canary Islands
Frequently Asked Questions
How often are the guides updated?
They are reviewed at least once a year and when relevant new regulations or technical information appears.
Do the guides replace a vet or trainer?
No. This is informational content. Important clinical or technical decisions should be consulted with the appropriate professional.
Where should I start if I'm new to horses?
With the guides on initiation, basic management, and health. If you already compete, the guides on disciplines, equipment, and supplementation will be most useful.
