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Worldwide bits and bites
France:
Horses ‘smile’ after gentle grooming, study finds – Horse & Hound Horses prefer gentle stroking to a standard groom, a recent study in France has shown, and they enjoy it so much that it leaves them with a “smile”.
United Kingdom:
Red alert for horses: Encysted small redworms can be killers – Horsetalk.co.nz Recent cases in Britain of serious disease in horses caused by severe encysted small redworm infections have prompted a veterinarian to remind owners of the risks posed by not treating for the potentially fatal parasite.
United States:
East meets west as horse vet turns to Chinese herbal medicine – Horsetalk.co.nz Veterinarians are beginning to incorporate the use of herbs and herbal treatments as an integral part of their alternative therapy options for patients.
Could A Supplement Help Reduce Horse Insulin Concentrations? – The Horse Horses consuming a particular supplement had higher high-molecular-weight adiponectin blood concentrations and lower insulin concentrations than when they didn’t consume it. And this, researchers say, could help reduce laminitis risk. Here’s why.
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Seven deadly sins: Equestrian edition
You have probably heard of the ‘seven deadly sins’. These sins are mentioned in various bibles and religions around the world. It recently occurred …
Rush hour traffic be like… – VIDEO Break
Living in the country usually means no rush hour traffic. Or so you think…-
All equestrians need to take this 7-day spring cleaning challenge: Day 5
Spring has sprung so it is time for you to get your rear in gear for the 2019 season. Some riders have already begun …
Small but mighty – VIDEO Break
This pinto pony might not be very tall but he sure can jump like a 17hh warmblood…-
Five questions you need to ask yourself in every show jump warm-up
When it comes to jumping warmups, I’ve always been a minimalist. Maybe I’ve just been lucky to have good horses, but over the years …
That’s one way to end a dressage test – VIDEO Break
Dressage judges have pretty safe and you might even say, slightly boring jobs. But when a test ends like this it would certainly give …-
Horses are therapy
I’M BACK! For the readers who may have wondered what happened to my articles… They say life is a journey and that you should …
All equestrians need to take this 7-day spring cleaning challenge: Day 4
Spring has sprung so it is time for you to get your rear in gear for the 2019 season. Some riders have already begun …-
How to catch a horse who doesn’t want to be caught – VIDEO Break
There’s usually at least one at every barn – an uncatchable horse. It will lead you all over the field in effort to get …
Making good memories – How to develop any horse’s confidence
Mark Twain wrote that “If a cat sits on a hot stove, that cat won’t sit on a hot stove again. That cat won’t …-
Has anyone seen my baby? – VIDEO Break
It doesn’t matter what species you are, being a parent is stressful business. This poor mare knows the struggle all too well.
All equestrians need to take this 7-day spring cleaning challenge: Day 3
Spring has sprung so it is time for you to get your rear in gear for the 2019 season. Some riders have already begun …-
Tuesday’s Top 10 – Reasons equestrians make the ultimate parents
WARNING: Only read if you have a sense of humour Check in every Tuesday for our Top 10 list that could feature just about anyone or anything …
Miniature dressage skillz- VIDEO Break
How do you train a miniature pony how to do dressage? Well, first you need to invest in a pair of rollerblades. And of …-
Grid work can go downhill in a hurry – VIDEO Break
Grid work is great to improve your horse’s footwork and your own equitation. However, when a small mistake is made in a grid things …
All equestrians need to take this 7-day spring cleaning challenge: Day 2
Spring has sprung so it is time for you to get your rear in gear for the 2019 season. Some riders have already begun …-
WEF thrills and spills – VIDEO Break
Another Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, Florida has come and gone. Riders from all around the world compete at this prestigious horse show and …
Stable cats living the dream and getting InstaFamous: Part 35
Eventers are always showing their dogs love via posting adorable pictures of them at events on social media. But what about the not-so-hard-working stable …-
Because cuddles are life – VIDEO Break
Not all horses love cuddle sessions but this one REALLY does. Talk about some serious horse owner goals… View this post on …
All equestrians need to take this 7-day spring cleaning challenge: Day 1
Spring has sprung so it is time for you to get your rear in gear for the 2019 season. Some riders have already begun …-
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s an eventer – VIDEO Break
Fact: Eventers are the bravest people and horses out there and this video just further proves it.
Wayward thoughts on cross-country: A timeline
Eventers love cross-country. If we didn’t, we’d save ourselves a little grief and a lot of money and stick to the jumpers. Yet there …-
Dressage riders be like… – VIDEO Break
Dressage riders have a reputation for being fairly posh. But in reality are they really all that different from riders that compete in other …
Tackle your ‘bogey’ fence with these four tips
Whether we admit it or not, most of us have a bogey fence. Course designers have a broad range of fence types from which …
Perhaps the most exuberant down bank jump in history – VIDEO Break
Perhaps the most exuberant down bank jump in history – VIDEO Break A horse’s first down bank can be a very interesting experience. Sometimes …
Tuesday’s Top 10 – Insults you can use on equestrians you really can’t stand
WARNING: Only read if you have a sense of humour Check in every Tuesday for our Top 10 list that could feature just about anyone or anything …
How to make your gallop sets more exciting – VIDEO Break
Going for a good gallop never gets old and it certainly never gets boring. But this daredevil jockey has found a way to make …
Eventing absolutely slaying it again on Instagram this weekend
Instagram connects the world through photos and eventers love to share their lives on this social media platform. We have found Eventing pics from …
