The importance of counter canter The benefits of counter canter are many. NICOLE TOUGH explains her approach to successfully training…
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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…
Let’s get educated
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…
Read MoreSocial 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,…
There’s An Elephant In The Room
There’s An Elephant In The Room Social licence to operate: What is it? What do we need to know?…
Behind The Shot
Behind The Shot One of Australia’s top equestrian photographers, MICHELLE TERLATO travels the world capturing equestrian athletes in action….
It’s All In The Transition
It’s all in the transition Never underestimate the importance of transitions. NICOLE TOUGH explains how to get the best…
Keeping Score – From an almost Melbourne Cup contender to training for dressage
Keeping Score From an almost Melbourne Cup contender to training for dressage – the leap is not as far as…
Nicole Tough Dressage: Working with Crookedness
Like humans, horses have a dominant side that they prefer to use. The rider’s goal is to achieve suppleness on…