I hadn’t given much thought to the equestrian sport of endurance riding until I decided to enter the Mongol Derby – a 1,000-kilometre horse race across Mongolia where riders change mounts every 40km. I’m a recreational English rider – I …
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Allowing horses to live naturally in stable social groups is the panacea for a litany of equine ailments. It improves fitness, all but eliminates colic, cures ulcers and reduces or eliminates cribbing, weaving and other stereotypies associated with compromised psychological …
Many people get caught up in the idea of being “busy” and have a hard time focusing on individual tasks and goals. With family, work and social obligations, our “to do” lists can seem endless and overwhelming.
To be successful, …
A horse’s focus can shift in a heartbeat – transforming him from a willing, on-task partner to one who is concerned only with self-preservation. At times, his flight instinct can override his training. The moment your horse becomes scared or …
Assuming there is no physical problem (i.e. sore muscles, joints, chiropractic or tack fit issues, etc.), then there may be other reasons for the lead swap.
Initially trained to speak “direct rein”, as the horse advances in education you’ll begin to communicate with a curb bit and introduce pressure on the neck.
Bog spavin and bone spavin are two separate conditions that can affect a horse’s hocks. Find out how to tell them apart and what to do about them.
After experiencing a rash of barn fires this summer, the Perth East Fire Department in Ontario contacted us with a safety warning for horse owners. The following is a list of fire prevention tips:
- Do not allow smoking in or
Retrained racehorses are the new “must-have” in the UK showing fraternity. This summer thousands of Thoroughbred riders have once again chased qualifying classes for important finals making up the supporting finals at the cream of the UK equestrian calendar: Royal …
The use of training aids – such as spurs, whips, draw reins and martingales – is a polarizing subject among decision makers of major equine associations and riders alike. Some say they are useful tools in the hands of an …
