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RIDER MISTAKES and how to remedy them by Sarah Warne
All riders will make mistakes, it’s what we do about them that’s important when we’re training. In this new series Sarah highlights two mistakes that are commonly made, and
how to remedy them.

THE IMMUNE SYSTEM and MUD FEVER by Erin Romanin
When the horse’s immune system is functioning optimally it is better able to defend itself from viruses, bacteria and fungal infections like mud fever.

BENEFITS OF STRETCHING FOR YOUR HORSE
e4 by Dr Raquel Butler
Stretches are a valuable addition to your horse’s training and care regime to help them perform to the best of their ability. It’s important however to stretch your horse correctly and with the right
stretches to suit the situation.

PUTTING WEIGHT ON THE SKINNY HORSE by Kentucky Equine Research
A number of influences will impact a horse’s body condition and their metabolic rate, which will determine if they will be an easy or a hard keeper.

THE MOST COMMON CAUSE OF LAMINITIS by Dr Brianna Clark and Dr Allison Stewart - Qld Uni
The most common cause of laminitis is equine metabolic syndrome, a disease which ponies are genetically predisposed to, so it’s important that they are fed and managed to reduce the risks.

TRAINING TIPS with
ALISON ROWLAND
by Suzanne McGill
In-demand coach, Alison Rowland, shares how she prepares her horses for competition, her event warm up techniques and the most common errors riders make in their training.

 

 

RIDING ESSENTIALS - jods breeches and riding tights
Riders are spoilt for choice when it comes to finding the right pair of riding pants to suit their equestrian endeavours, discipline, body shape, colour preference and budget. Photo supplied by WeatherBeeta

The most common cause of laminitis.		Putting weight on the skinny horse.		Developing steady hands.

KIKUYU GRASS AND YOUR HORSE'S HEALTH by Dr Jennifer Stewart
While it’s a popular pasture grass, grazing horses on kikuyu can pose some potential health risks with three main concerns that should be taken into consideration.

KEEPING YOUR HORSE ACTIVE AND COMFORTABLE
by Kaye Meynell
There are a variety of products and technologies available for horse owners to help and maintain their horse’s health and well-being at home.

DEVELOPING STEADY HANDS by Britta Pedersen
The contact a rider has with their horse’s mouth can be affected by many things. When there are problems in the quest to develop hands that are independent of the seat, there are ways to fix them.

 

CLICK FOR REWARD
The foundaion of clicker training is building positive emotions for your horse, and finding ways to train with
positive reinforcement, while at the same time prioritising boundaries and relaxation.

Cool, Calm and Collected with Susi May
Developing her training techniques over many years and across a range of training disciplines, Susi May’s methods allow for a deeper connection between horses and their handlers.

HAIR ANALYSIS by Kit Prendergast
A horse’s hair can be used as a diagnostic tool, shedding light on their health and nutritional status, environmental poisoning and the presence of drugs.

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