A deeper understanding Have you ever stopped to consider what instincts drive your horse’s behaviour? NICOLE TOUGH shares some fascinating…
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Nicole Tough: The benefits of leg yielding
The benefits of leg yielding Leg yielding has many benefits and should be incorporated into your daily routine, writes NICOLE…
Nicole Tough: The importance of transitions
The importance of transitions It’s all too easy to become complacent about transitions. But they are a training opportunity that…
Nicole Tough Dressage: Let’s talk about the happy athlete
Let’s talk about the happy athlete The happy athlete – what does that mean? NICOLE TOUGH unpicks the concept. Article…
Nicole Tough Dressage: More energy, more passion, more footwork
More energy, more passion, more footwork What does collection mean to you? It’s an important feature of training that NICOLE…
Nicole Tough Dressage: The Counter Canter
The importance of counter canter The benefits of counter canter are many. NICOLE TOUGH explains her approach to successfully training…
Nicole Tough Dressage: Introducing the double bridle
Introducing the double bridle It takes considerable skill to use a double bridle effectively. NICOLE TOUGH explains why. Dressage riders…
Nicole Tough Dressage: Searching for the one
Searching for the one Buying a dressage horse is not just a financial outlay. It’s an investment in your hopes…
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Let’s get educated Whether your goal is to work with horses professionally or simply expand your equine knowledge, there’s sure…
Nicole Tough Dressage: Training under the discipline of accuracy
Training under the discipline of accuracy Dressage is all about details. NICOLE TOUGH explains how to gain a competitive edge…
For the love of foals
For the love of foals The team at Bendigo Equine Hospital have created quite a stir with their innovative foal…
Protecting future soundness
Protecting future soundness Musculoskeletal disorders end the careers of many equine athletes, but the problem may have its cause in…
Sitting Pretty with David Shoobridge
Sitting pretty We speak to elite dressage rider David Shoobridge about all things Equipe. David Shoobridge, one of Australia’s top…
Social licence and the Five Domain Model
Social licence and the Five Domain Model Following on from last month’s feature, we spoke to DR ANDREW McLEAN on…
The all-important half halt
The all-important half halt The half halt is like a comma in a sentence. If that thought intrigues you,…