What Saddle Slip Can Tell Us
October 24, 2019
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TRAINING YOUNG HORSES
October 22, 2019
In this post, Dr Gerd Heuschmann explains why the first step to training a young horse is establishing a friendship and why only a saddle, a snaffle bit, a soft rein, a friendly hand and a good seat are needed in classical training.
How to Determine your Horse’s Laterality
October 15, 2019
Just like people, a horse may be either right or left “handed”. In quadrupeds this is known as forelimb dominance or laterality. In this post, Ann Ramsey explains why knowing your horse’s forelimb dominance will help explain his overall posture and behavior patterns.
Equitopia Clinics – what’s so special?
October 4, 2019
Equitopia clinics aren’t just sessions with a trainer – they involve a team of experts working together to enable each horse and rider to reach their full potential. If you feel you’re not getting the best results for you and your horse – this post might be just what you need.
The Impact of a Saddle and Rider on a Horse’s Back
September 27, 2019
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What Saddle Slip Can Tell Us
October 24, 2019
In this month’s research revealed article Katja Porenta looks at some studies carried out by Dr Sue Dyson and her colleagues at the Animal Health Trust in Newmarket, UK in relation to the occurrence of saddle slip in the ridden horse. The research team looked into the possible reasons for saddle slip and came to a few interesting conclusions. Log in to your members account to read this very worthwhile piece.
TRAINING YOUNG HORSES
October 22, 2019
In this post, Dr Gerd Heuschmann explains why the first step to training a young horse is establishing a friendship and why only a saddle, a snaffle bit, a soft rein, a friendly hand and a good seat are needed in classical training.
How to Determine your Horse’s Laterality
October 15, 2019
Just like people, a horse may be either right or left “handed”. In quadrupeds this is known as forelimb dominance or laterality. In this post, Ann Ramsey explains why knowing your horse’s forelimb dominance will help explain his overall posture and behavior patterns.
Equitopia Clinics – what’s so special?
October 4, 2019
Equitopia clinics aren’t just sessions with a trainer – they involve a team of experts working together to enable each horse and rider to reach their full potential. If you feel you’re not getting the best results for you and your horse – this post might be just what you need.
The Impact of a Saddle and Rider on a Horse’s Back
September 27, 2019
If you decided you wanted to become a weightlifter, you wouldn’t just go to the gym and pick up a 100 kg weight on the first day. Because everyone knows that if you go straight for the 100 kg weight, you will hurt your back. It’s exactly the same with horses, and yet it is completely normal to see riders hopping on board young horses that have had little or no training in hand or on the lunge to prepare their bodies for taking weight.
In this month’s research revealed article, we look back over some studies carried out on this issue to understand why proper training is so important to ensure your horse’s back can carry a saddle and a rider without getting injured.
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