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If your horse's access to drinking water is limited, what's the best source
When horses drinking water was restricted to the two automatic watering systems, it was found the horses spent more time drinking, but took in less water. This caused a decline in hydration levels. So, what’s the best way to provide your horse with fresh drinking water?
Dressage Tack & Equipment to Start Dressage Riding
Having decided to try dressage riding what dressage tack & equipment will you need to get started. Definitely not top end branded horse tack that’s for sure. Wait until you’ve advanced beyond novice before investing in top quality tack and equipment.
Clipping Styles – Why Clip Your Horse & What Clip To Use?
Owners mainly clip their horses coat to make their horse more comfortable in work, to work for longer and to prevent chills or overheating. Your horse will cool down and dry off much quicker without a full winter coat that traps sweat & heat. So, what’s the most suitable clip for your horse?
Equine Sweet Itch & Protection against the Culicoides Pulicaris midge
The fly or midge most commonly involved in causing equine sweet itch is the Culicoides pulicaris midge and although most horses and ponies show no reaction to it, horses that suffer from sweet itch develop an allergy to the bites. Prevention is better than cure and good quality fly rugs are essential
Buying a horse advertised as with potential is a gamble
Potential is an emotive word. Buying a horse advertised as with potential is a gamble nothing less and nothing more. You will have to invest significant time and training and a lot more money before you see that potential realised.
A Quick DIY Dressage Arena Layout Guide
A Quick DIY Dressage Arena Layout Guide … How to layout a 40m dressage arena in the middle of a field quickly and accurately using two cheap 50m surveyors tapes and four tent pegs
Treating Equine Sarcoids no half measures recommended ...
Horse sarcoids are notoriously difficult to treat and various treatment options are available. Most however are dependent on the type and location of the sarcoid. Options range from do nothing to Surgical Excision, Cryosurgery, Electrocautery, Hyperthermia and even Chemotherapy …
The Dressage, Cross Country & Jumping Phases of Equestrian Eventing
Modern equestrian eventing has two main competition formats, the one day event (ODE) and the three day event (3DE). Equestrian eventing has also been known as Militaire, Horse Trials, or Combined Training
Really Simple Exercise Equipment... The Exercise Ball
Just sitting on an exercise ball at some point during the day, is a form of simple exercise and it helps to strengthen the core muscles that support your spine. And, that will get you fit to ride and improve your riding.
Horse Riding in Pennsylvania, USA
Horse riding in Pennsylvania is an equestrian adventure every horse rider should have the chance to experience. Pennsylvania state offers tranquil state parks and forests with unmatched beauty, along with wonderful Pennsylvanian forests and mountainous regions, with excellent horse trails for the trail riding enthusiast
Falabella Horse Breed Characteristics & the History of the original miniature horse
The Falabella horse is the original miniature horse breed and is not to be mistaken for the Argentinian Bergman breed, which some unscrupulous horse dealers will pass off as Falabella horse’s. Here we look at the breed characteristics and its long 150 year history
Cross Country Obstacles in Equestrian Eventing
Modern equestrian eventing competitions include a wide variety of cross country obstacles and as event riders are becoming better and better, the course designers are incorporating more and more unusual obstacles and decorations
How to make worming very easy and stress-free for both you & your horse
Out think your horse with a little patient brainwashing. Use our worming made easy trick to ensure a stress free worming day. All it takes is a little patience and some apple juice.
Properly Grooming a horses mane ... It's important
Plaiting and grooming a horses mane helps to show off the line of the neck and emphasis the neck conformation and overall look of the horse. Different types of mane pulls or cuts can be applied to different types of horse or even for competing in different types of horse shows or equestrian competitions
Equestrian facilities & horse riding in Lincolnshire, England
Lincolnshire is a County in the East of England and features some of the most breathtaking landscapes in England, full of pretty picturesque towns and villages with cobbled streets and stone built houses. Horse Riding in Lincolnshire is both popular and very well catered for. There are plenty of good quality equestrian centres, riding schools and stable yards throughout Lincolnshire just browse the Lincolnshire equestrian map or scroll through the riding club, riding school or livery yard pages to find local riding near you …
Dressage Test Tips & How to do well in Dressage Tests
Use our winning dressage test tips to ensure you do well in your dressage competition and give yourself the best chance of success. To win you must be positive and believe you can. This means being focused before during and after your dressage test
How To Improve Your Seat In Horse Riding
Whether a novice or experienced horse rider we can all benefit from improving our seat position. A good seat can solve a lot of problems from wobbly legs to your hip collapsing on one side and problems with insecure rein contact
Proper Cross Country Clothing for Equestrian Eventing
Cross Country clothing in equestrian eventing is informal, and many riders use colours that match some of their eventing horse tack. Deciding what to wear when competing in the cross country phase of eventing isn’t difficult, so long as you stick to safety rules
What is horse laminitis? How do you prevent or treat it?
The first sign of laminitic symptoms from a dietary cause will usually appear within 24 to 48 hrs. The horse may adopt the classic horse laminitis stance, with its hind feet placed up under its belly. Laminitis can be a very serious equine condition and all horse owners should be aware of the signs causes & treatment of horse laminitis
Horse Riding in Kansas, USA
Horse riding in Kansas is a real treat for horse riders and trail riding fans due to its varied climate and fantastic landscapes. Horseback riding is available in 24 Kansas state parks
Riding in Yorkshire and enjoying some of the best landscapes in England
There really is no better way to have a canter than horse riding in Yorkshire, be it alongside the Heritage Coastline, through one of the three National Parks or along the bridle paths and routes setup especially for horse riders
Mucking out & all that walking will help but being fit to ride needs more
You’ll be a better rider and a better competition team if both you and your horse are fit to ride. Some equestrian disciplines, such as polo, eventing or classical dressage demand a higher fitness level than others, but any rider who is fit to ride will actually have more fun riding. No matter what equestrian discipline they prefer
Horse Riding in Mississippi, USA
Well attended horse shows, equestrian events, excellent riding trails and superb equestrian centers make horse riding in Mississippi feel like an equestrian paradise
The Jumping Saddle is Essential Horse Tack for Show Jumpers
Firstly Frederico Caprilli proposed and introduced the jumping seat then Count Illias Toptani moved things forward by developing a proper jumping saddle. A saddle that gives the rider a more secure seat and the show jumping horse more room to move under the rider.
Horse Riding in Utah, USA
Horse friendly parks, rugged canyons and historic trail rides, including those ridden by the notorious outlaw Butch Cassidy, make horse riding in Utah a must do for all horseback riding, trekking and trail riding fans
Cannington Equestrian Centre Somerset
Cannington Equestrian Centre is based in the Somerset village of Cannington near Taunton, Somerset, it helps local riders compete if they own a horse or not by holding regular training sessions & hosting equestrian competitions
Barguse Riding Centre Cornwall – 01208 831817
Barguse Riding Centre is BHS approved, Council Inspected, Clubmark accredited and Fully insured. Barguse Offers Riding Lessons, Working Livery and Pony Club shows and events