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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…
Bristers Brief: Show jumping with a young horse
Show jumping with a young horse The first competition for a young horse can be quite stressful, for both you…
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?…
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…
Bits For The Breaker
Bits For The Breaker There’s much to consider as you begin acquainting your youngster with the feel and use of…
The Wonders of Warm Up: Nicole Tough explains the all-important warm up
The Wonders of Warm Up The warm up is where we prepare the horse physically and mentally for the…
Read MoreHorses behaving badly? Causes and treatments.
If a horse is misbehaving, there’s likely to be a very good reason for it. DR JENNIFER STEWART looks at…
Going Forward with Nicole Tough
What exactly do we mean when we say forward? National A Level dressage judge and trainer NICOLE TOUGH explains. One…
Why correct contact is critical with Nicole Tough
There’s more to the art of contact than you may think. National A Level dressage judge and trainer NICOLE TOUGH…
In the start box with Craig & Prue Barrett
Together, Craig and Prue Barrett have over 50 years’ eventing experience. CHRISTINE ARMISHAW asked them for some tips on starting…
Ready, set, halt
There’s no escaping it – the square halt is in every dressage test. If it’s been a thorn in your…
An independent seat with Nicole Tough
Honing your seat aid skills is not easy, but to be a good rider it’s essential. National A Level dressage…
From weaning to winning
Lucy Galovicova is an expert on bringing a mare back under saddle after foaling. She shares her knowledge with RACHEL…