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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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Adding strides is for the boring – VIDEO Break
Just make sure you have a horse with this freakish amount of scope…
11 Soul-crushing problems only horse people will understand
If you are not an equestrian you won’t even remotely grasp how soul-crushing these problems are. But you probably are and you will know …-
A stunning way to braid manes – VIDEO Break
Sick and tired of your braiding style? Do you have a horse with a slightly too long of mane? Try this innovative braiding style… …
Versatile pole work exercise you need to try – VIDEO Break
Pole work is an important part of every horse and rider’s training regime. Spice up your pole work this week with this creative exercise …-
Why would green people buy green horses? – The reality, struggle and lessons
“Why would green people buy green horses?”, asked one of my first coaches to my mother. My mother had just three months before, bought …
Why Irish eventers are extra tough – VIDEO Break
Eventers are obviously an insanely tough breed of people. But Irish eventers are something totally special… #Respect-
Are you qualified to complain about your dressage score?
We have all been there; you walk up to the leaderboard only to see a disappointing dressage score beside your name. You are shocked …
Friday’s Five – Horse show prizes equestrians would actually love to win
Event organizers do not have to break the bank giving out prize money (although riders would love money!). Eventers are actually quite easy to …-
Simple but game-changing grooming tip: The ultimate multi-use grooming tool
Your average equestrian spends more time grooming horses than riding them. Over the years we all learn new, exciting and revolutionary grooming tips and …
Mounting up on the run is hard – VIDEO Break
In the movies they always make it look so easy to just vault up on to a galloping horse. But in reality, there is …-
Save of the week – VIDEO Break
Ideally good equitation keeps us in the saddle but sometimes things don’t always go how we plan. Then, it is up to your stickability …
Tuesday’s Top 10 – Ways to get banned from spectating events
Check in every Tuesday for our Top 10 list that could feature just about anyone or anything related to Eventing. No rider, owner, coach, or nation …-
When you just really want to jump – VIDEO Break
Pole work may not be the most exciting thing for horse and rider but it is an important part of training. This horse however, …
7 Tips to master jumping skinny fences with any horse
Narrow or skinny fences are on every cross-country course at the Training level and above. If you want to be an eventer, you need …-
One giant leap for equine kind – VIDEO Break
Would you be brave enough to gallop down to a water jump this size? Maybe not, if your horse had this kind of scope… …
Horses that are severely allergic to wood: Part 32
Some horses are more careful jumpers than others. But there are overachieving mounts that seemingly defy the laws of gravity while jumping. Maybe it …-
“You go first!” – VIDEO Break
Some horses are just more courteous than others… View this post on Instagram 🚫 NO HATE 🚫 📹:@willow.holly ~ #horse #horses #horseriding …
Four very different but all effective tack cleaning methods
In life, there are always more ways than one to carry out a standard task. Sure some methods are more effective than others, but …-
First jump into water be like… – VIDEO Break
Jumping into water for the first time can be a shocking experience for both horse and rider. How smooth was your horse’s first jump …
Five core exercises to transform yourself into a stronger rider
Developing core strength will make you a better rider in all three phases. Having strong core muscles betters your balance and posture in the …-
The ultimate way to watch My Little Pony – VIDEO Break
This is every little girl’s dream… Or full grown adult who loves horses… View this post on Instagram Who do you love …
11 uses for vinegar that every equestrian needs to know
Vinegar (noun): a sour-tasting liquid containing acetic acid, obtained by fermenting dilute alcoholic liquids, typically wine, cider, or beer, and used as a condiment …-
Show jumping with extra sass – VIDEO Break
Perhaps this horse should join the circus? View this post on Instagram 📸| @bailey_trg tag a friend – guess who’s back – …
Foolproof advice to prevent going off course at a horse show
There is nothing more disappointing than going off course at a horse show. It doesn’t matter whether it is in dressage, cross-country or show …
How to spice up cavaletti work – VIDEO Break
You might find cavaletti day a little boring. But if you give this exercise a try with your horse you likely will find yourself …
Tuesday’s Top 10 – Brutal realities that only Working Students understand
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 …
Never give up, never fall off – VIDEO Break
Stickability obviously requires heaps of athletic ability but more importantly you need a lot of determination. Just check out this rider’s epic save… …
A reminder that jumping horses is challenging at best – VIDEO Break
We’ve all heard a non-horsey person tell us how easy our sport is and had to either argue otherwise or just chew our tongues …
