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CHANGE OF REINS - the art of changing disciplines
by Shannen Galavin
Changing discipline? There’s a few considerations that can help with taking up a new equestrian sport or discipline.

RISING COSTS - could they lead to tough decisions?
by Tracy Weaver-Sayer
With inflation now hitting levels not seen since the 1990’s many have been struggling with increasing cost of living pressures, with a lot of the costs associated with keeping horses also on the rise.

 

 

SUPPLENESS - how it can affect your riding experience by Mel Macaulay
Riders know how important it is for their horse to be supple, but it’s just as important for riders to focus on their own suppleness to improve riding performance.

 

 

THE BENEFIT OF BLOCKS Dr Jennifer Stewart
Meeting the mineral requirements of horses can be complex. With a variety of mineral blocks available it’s important to know what could meet your horse’s needs

MORE THAN JUST SKIN DEEP - the importance of protecting your skin from sun exposure
by Shannen Galavin
Australian horse owners spend plenty of time in the sun and taking care of their skin can often be pushed down the list of priorities, but as we all know it shouldn’t be and it’s never too late to start protecting yourself from the sun

PRODUCT REVIEW - what you may have missed seeing at Equitana Melbourne 2022
Given it was four long years since the last Equitana there was plenty of new and interesting products available for equestrians at this popular four day event.

BODYWORK FOR FOALS AND YOUNG HORSES by Dr Raquel Butler
Horses can benefit considerably from body work with a number of pivotal stages where it will be especially beneficial for their health and wellbeing.

Effective horse training requires a understanding of operant conditioning.		BLOCKS for your horses- what is available and why is it needed?		The importance of massage for foals and young horses for future performance.

CROSS TRAINING FOR SUCCESS by Wendy Barker
Incorporating a variety of activities into a horse’s training, and over varied terrain, offers many benefits including keeping them mentally fresh and improving their flexibility, strength and endurance.

EFFECTIVE TRAINING with Operant Conditioning Pt 2
by Portland Jones
Following on from last issue’s article, What is Operant Conditioning, an understanding of positive and negative reinforcement, and negative and positive punishment can help with effective horse training.

INTRODUCING OBSTACLES by Tanja Kraus
Adding obstacles to the training regime can be stimulating and fun for your horse, however it’s important to introduce them in an appropriate manner to maintain and build on your horse’s confidence.

THE CHANGING PERCEPTION OF HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGES by Celine Bønnelykke
While they’ve been a common sight and tourist attraction in many cities for decades, in recent years there’s been questions over the the appropriateness of horses pulling carriages on busy city streets with the once popular pastime now banned in many locations around the world.

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