A rider’s good health is essential, for both them and for the working partnership with their horse, write ANTOINETTE FOSTER…
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Hosing and scraping when cooling horses down with Dr David Marlin
DR DAVID MARLIN is an equine scientist with over 30 years’ experience in physiology and biochemistry. He’s worked with the…
Insect Protection
Summer brings with it an array of irritating insects, but you don’t have to leave your horse defenceless, writes SUZY…
THE POWER OF LIGHT – A Key Ingredient for Training Success
Did you know that environmental light is the most important cue influencing a horse’s mental and physical well-being? Like humans,…
Healing with light
New technologies bring many benefits and infrared therapy is no exception, writes JESSICA MORTON. Danish company Broholm, in close cooperation…
Stretch it out Part 1
Does your horse need to stretch? Leny Beahan talks to CHRISTINE ARMISHAW about the many benefits of stretching it out….
Using Hoof Boots to Aid Laminitis Recovery
According to the Australian Certified Equine Hoofcare Practitioners ACEHP, hoof boots are a vital part of the action plan that…
How much do you know about your horses joints?
Horses have three different types of joints – fibrous joints, cartilaginous joints and synovial joints. Often joint issues are seen…
Read MoreWinter rug roundup
There’s no doubt about it – winter has arrived. And as temperatures go down, it’s time to rug up, writes…
Wound first aid basics
They’re at the fence looking fine, until you spot that nasty looking wound. DR DOUG ENGLISH explains what to do…
Getting your eventer fit
With a degree in Equine Sports Coaching, ALISON LINCOLN has taught extensively in colleges across the UK and has a…
The Benefits of Hemp for Horses
Throughout history hemp has been used to make ropes and other equipment, but only recently have we seen the equine…
The Myostatin Gene in Quarter Horses and it’s Influence on Training
Did you know that the genetic makeup of horses shows up not only in their coloring and personality – but…
Building Confidence and Creating a more Confident Relationship with your Horse
It is not uncommon to experience a loss of confidence in the saddle. For some people it can be a…
How Hoof Boots can Aid Hoof Rehabilitation
Hoof boots are pretty much an indispensable aid in hoof rehabilitation. Hoof boots will support your horses’ recovery by keeping…