“Achieving ‘lightness’ requires a shift of focus away from controlling the neck and head, and more attention directed to the seat and leg.” This is a piece
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“ The high prevalence of lameness in sport horses – as much as 46% in a recent study – calls for greater need for identifying pain behaviours.
“As one of the most widely used pieces of equipment, bits are ubiquitous in the equestrian world and so deeply ingrained that many riders don’t even question
“Early identification of musculoskeletal pain can prevent conditions from worsening and promote better welfare and rider safety.” In this article I wanted to focus on how riders
Gentle stretches feel good, are easy to do, and anyone can (and should!) do them with their horse after training. As part of a regular routine, stretches
One of the best ways to improve the horse’s longevity while promoting their well-being and soundness is by ensuring they are fit and developed well enough to
The skeletal muscle of a horse makes up roughly 45 per cent of his total body weight and is responsible for powering locomotion and movement while distributing