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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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What are you even doing? Walking with a limp, and hunting for cowboys
WARNING: Uncensored language. But all in fun. Life is a funny old thing, especially with horses. One minute you’re up, and the next …
10 Reasons why horses make better Valentines than humans
10 Reasons why horses make better Valentines than humans Another year, another Valentine’s day spent with your horse and not some potentially annoying and …-
Someone give this jockey a medal – VIDEO Break
Racehorse jockeys are some of the most athletic and brave people on the entire planet. This particular jockey though, is basically a superhuman and …
Should we start breaking horses like this? – VIDEO Break
There’s always more than one way to do nearly everything in life. Equestrians have greatly varying opinions on how horses should be started. But …-
Tuesday’s Top 10 – Comments overheard at the scoreboard
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 …
The equestrian version of an electric bike – VIDEO Break
Are you sick and tired of pedalling your bike around? But you don’t want to spend a load of money on a motorbike of …-
This show jumping class is only for fit equestrians – VIDEO Break
Equestrians are athletes and are obviously physically fit people. But this new show jumping format requires and extra level of fitness to excel at… …
Mucking stalls in the winter be like… – VIDEO Break
Winter sucks and it sucks even more if you own horses. But with a little creativity you can conquer winter barn chores…-
Eight ways to cut costs at horse shows in 2019
Eventing, like all pursuits involving the fickle, fragile four-leggeds we all love, isn’t cheap. Here are some ways to make competing in this sport …
When your horse is better at its job than you… – VIDEO Break
Some horses require plenty of encouragement to do their jobs. However, this talented show jumper doesn’t even require a jockey to do his job …-
An important friendly reminder: Do your damn dressage!
Dressage gets a bad rap in Eventing Land. If you, like many others out there, would happily vote to chuck that phase out of …
This dressage pony is every little girl’s dream – VIDEO Break
Millions of horse crazy little girls want nothing more than their own ponies. But what about a pony that can piaffe like Valegro? This …-
Tuesday’s Top 10 – Funny get well messages for broken and sick equestrians
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 …
When turnout is the most exciting thing EVER – VIDEO Break
Turnout is an exciting time of day for some horses. This particular horse finds it SUPER fun and makes the most of it. Does …-
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 …
Event Rider Masters series releases their 2019 calendar
The Event Rider Masters (ERM) has today confirmed its 2019 Calendar. Consisting of six legs, including two brand new European locations, this year is …-
You can barely jump one horse meanwhile this guy can jump six – VIDEO Break
Jumping a single horse can be a real challenge. Sometimes they stop, sometimes they hit rails and sometimes they jump so big they send …
Struggling to master the Monster – Latest update on this tough OTTB
After introducing everyone to my giant OTTB “Monster,” I figured some of you may be interested in a little update. The big oaf went …-
Proof that every barn needs goats in pajamas – VIDEO Break
What’s cuter than little goats? Little goats dressed in pajamas! These hilarious goats are having what could only be described as a barn pajama …
Tuesday’s Top 10 – Ultra unique ways to get Eliminated at an event
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 …-
Do you know how your horse’s bit works? – VIDEO Break
Do you understand how various horse bits work? Knowing how different bits work in your horse’s mouth is important if you want to find …
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 …-
Unorthodox equitation – VIDEO Break
A strong lower leg is considered essential to jumping a horse. But sometimes even the best of us make mistakes and let our lower …
Gluttony at its finest – VIDEO Break
Bobbing for apples is usually done with water and not shavings. But this horse seems to think there is something tasty below all those …
Horses that are severely allergic to wood: Part 28
Some horses are more careful jumpers than others. But there are overachieving mounts that seemingly defy the laws of gravity while jumping. Maybe it …
Because humans need to be petted too – VIDEO Break
Humans love petting all kinds of animals. Dogs, cats, horses, bunnies, you name it. But do animals ever show affection back to their humans? …
When the lunger becomes the lunged – VIDEO Break
It is never a dull moment while training a horse. Although, lungeing seems like a straightforward and relatively safe task an overly energetic horse …
Lifesaving tips for competing multiple horses – WITHOUT a groom
The world’s top riders frequently roll into events with over six mounts but these pros all have at least one groom. Their grooms tack …
