Slovenian trainer, Alja Kisilak, writes about working on rein-back exercise with your horse. She offers some tips on how to get it right and warns about some common mistakes that can cause damage to you and your horse.
Vitamin E in Equine Nutrition
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Saddle Advice for You and your Horse – Part 3
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Achieving a Positive Attitude for Better Horse Riding – Podcast
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Saddle Advice for You and your Horse – Part 2
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Saddle Advice for You and your Horse – Part 1
Saddle Advice for You and your Horse is a 3-part post by Georgie Welge offering a wealth of advice and practical tips on how to reap the rewards of a better seat, better quality movement and a happier horse by having a properly fitting saddle.
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Improving Rider Position on your Horse
IMPROVING RIDER POSITION ON YOUR HORSE BY WENDY MURDOCH SITTING DEEP IN THE SADDLE Do you have trouble keeping your…
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Yoga for Equestrians
In this post, Gabrielle Diakon explains how yoga can not only help with mental well being but can also help equestrians to strengthen the core and improve flexibility.
Preventative Care for your Horse – Part Two
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Preventative Care for your Horse – Part One
Katja Porenta shares a few simple techniques you can try with your horse before riding to mobilise the spine, warm up the abdominals,and stretch the neck and back muscles.
Combining traditional and complementary therapies – Interview with Dr Lena Clifford
In this episode, Caroline speaks to Dr Lena Clifford – a veterinarian by training with a PhD in veterinary science who practices Traditional…
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Training your Horse in Balance
In this post, Yasmin Stuart explains how training your horse in balance will effectively set them up for a life of comfort and longevity.
Saddle Fit for Young Horses – Part 2
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Saddle Fit for Young Horses – Part 1
In this post, Georgie Welge discusses the long term consequences of not preparing youngsters for saddles and the importance of getting the saddle fitted properly.
Trust in the Horse & Rider Team
Any equestrian who has felt a genuine connection with their horse, knows how wonderful this is. But how is this achieved? In this post, Esther Berger and Monique Panhuijsen discuss the issue of trust in the horse&rider team and the role of communication in making and sustaining that connection.
The Equine Behaviorist – Part 2
Part 2 of a discussion with Shawna Corrin Karrasch on equine behavior.
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How Fascia Impacts your Horse’s Movement
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Is your Horse Happy in his Environment?
Nowadays, a lot of importance is attached to wellbeing, defined as “the state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy.” Is wellbeing only important for humans, or should it also be considered when deciding on the right environment for our horses? Read Anna Volkmann’s fascinating perspective on this issue in this post.