DOGS AND HORSES - not just man’s best friend
by Tracy Weaver-Sayer
With training and positive interactions dogs and horses can not only get on well, there is the potential for them to become good companions and each benefit from the relationship.

ANXIETY - Understanding the most common problems in horses by Mark Langley
Understanding why and when horses can become anxious can help with implementing strategies in ourselves and our horses to manage it.

USE IT OR LOSE IT - The benefits of structured exercises for senior horses
by Kentucky Equine Research
Just like older people have been shown to benefit from exercise, the overall health and well being of aged horses can be improved when exercise is incorporated into their routine.


AGEING WELL by Dr Portland Jones
Many horses do not move enough to maintain their health, and this is often the case with older horses, especially when they’re no longer ridden. Owners can take steps to not only encourage more movement, but a more enriching environment.

HEAT STRESS by DrJennifer Stewart
In our climate it’s especially important to be familiar with the signs of heat stress, a condition that’s a serious welfare issue and one that can occur in horses in a relatively short period of time.

HEAT EXHAUSTION AND THE RIDER by Mel Macaulay
It’s not just our horse’s welfare that needs to be considered in the heat, riders can also be at risk of heat related illness.

PLEASE EXPLAIN - PRELOADING ELECTROLYTES
by Kentucky Equine Research
Research has shown that preloading horses with an electrolyte solution prior to exercise can be of benefit.

THE FUTURE AND THE SPORTHORSE
Calling for improved education and research, the collaborators behind the Sporthorse Welfare Foundation agree that a universally agreed set of guidelines would help to establish a social license to operate for anyone involved in equestrianism.

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TRAIL RIDING TIPS by Tanja Kraus
Trail riding is not only enjoyable for the rider, it offers many benefits to the horse too. There are some things to keep in mind though to ensure it’s a positive and safe experience for both.

HORSE TRACEABILITY by Emily Purvis, Pure Equine Law
Largely unregulated in Australia, there’s no accurate number of horses in the country with PIC codes only providing information where horses are kept.

BALANCE AND SELF CARRIAGE
WITH PETER STORR
by Wendy Barker
Sharing his considerable expertise at arecent Master Class, this internationally renown rider, trainer and judge stressed the importance of self carriage and lightness to those that attended this informative event.

THE ALL IMPORTANT ART OF GROOMING by Katrina Lodge
Grooming should be considered a necessary part of your horse’s regular routine and offers many benefits, even when you might be pressed for time.

The BENEFITS OF STRETCHING YOUR HORSE
by Dr Raquel Butler
Mobilisation exercises offer many advantages, especially when they’re performed correctly and on a regular basis to improve strength and flexibility.

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