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Katy Islip, 13 June 2013 12:43

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Riding a good, square halt is an essential skill, so follow trainer Anne Ratcliffe’s advice to help you master it Your halt says much about your horse and his training. It shows obedience, calmness and a willingness to obey your aids. A good halt also has multiple benefits outside the dressage arena, from keeping you safe and in control on the ...

Injury Prevention Checklist

Carolyn Henderson, 24 May 2013 12:23

Routine management and observation is a key issue in the fight to keep your horse sound. So here’s a handy checklist to help prevent injury: - Leg checks “You should know your horse and be aware of any lumps or bumps on his legs,” says Andy. “Feel his legs at least once every day for any sign of filling ...

Prevent your horse from becoming cast

Larissa Chapman, 21 May 2013 11:27

Any horse who lives in a stable has the risk of becoming cast, but there are a number of things you can do to minimise the this. - Bank his bed to provide a visual aid to encourage him to lay more in the centre of his bed and to provide a footing as he tries to push himself up. The ...

Breeches Test

Allison Lowther, 09 May 2013 17:00

Most of us have that special pair of breeches we save just for competitions, and because we bring them our specially for that big day, it's essential we feel comfortable in them, leaving us free to concentrate on riding. They also need to look smart, so we're confident we look the part too! Show jumping trainer and rider Mia Korenika ...

Prevent mareish behaviour

Helen Milbank, 26 April 2013 13:17

The turn in the weather sparks less-than-desirable behaviour in our mares, largely caused by them coming into season. Equine vet Gil Riley gives his advice on how to control raging hormones. Some mares can become aggressive and flighty when they’re in season. The first thing your vet is likely to suggest is a progestogen called altrenogest, which is widely used ...

Guide to interval training

Mark Smith, 26 April 2013 12:52

To boost your horse’s fitness and stamina incorporate interval training into his work. We speak to riding at speed expert, Mark Smith, who gives his expert guide. A 20-minute interval training session should consist of: - Four minutes in walk - Three minutes in trot - One minute in walk - Two minutes in canter - One minute in walk ...

Tackling ditches

Katy Islip, 11 April 2013 14:46

Don’t let the fear factor put you off tackling ditches – learn how to confidently clear these rider frighteners in style with this advice from eventer Emily Llewellyn When you’re introducing your horse to ditches, start small with narrow and shallow examples, and try to avoid water-filled ones at first to keep it really simple. Don’t worry about showing ...

Top tips for tidying your feed room

Your Horse, 11 April 2013 14:39

Kick start your spring cleaning by reading our quick fire tips to a tidier feed room. 1. Keep your tools, such as brooms and pitchforks handy and out from under your feet by hanging them on a wall-mounted tool holder. 2. If you have hay in your feed room, store your bales on wooden pallets to prevent them from getting mouldy from ...

Herbs for your horse

Larissa Chapman, 11 April 2013 11:08

Herbs have many nutritional and medicinal benefits for your horse, and offering him herbs is easier than you think, so why not give it a go today? Top 12 edible herbs - Thyme is great if your horse has a cough or hay fever - Fennel is great for digestion and helps to eliminate excess gas - Chamomile flowers ...

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