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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 ...

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 ...

Stress-free travelling

Katy Islip, 14 February 2013 16:17

Take the stress out of a long journey with your horse with our advice for hassle-free long-distance travel Plan ahead Check the weather forecast for the day of your journey – if it’s going to be hot, set off as early as possible to try and avoid the midday heat, and make sure your trailer or lorry is well ventilated. ...

Perfect tail plaiting

Katy Islip, 31 January 2013 11:28

If you prefer a full tail, when it comes to show-time a top-notch tail plait will set you above the competition – read on for our easy-to-follow guide On the morning of your event, to get started on your perfect tail plait first brush out your horse’s clean tail – you might find it easier to plait if you washed ...

Banish bad habits

Larissa Chapman, 02 January 2013 10:08

Intellegent horsemanship trainer Sarah Weston offers advice on coping with your horses' 'bad habits' Q “My horse is always pawing – we have taught her to say please, so she’s doing it all the time.” from Lyndsey Burchell A “In this particular case we know exactly what has caused the behaviour in the first place and that the behaviour has ...

Tips for introducing your horse to new venues

Your Horse, 26 November 2012 09:10

Take the time to discover your horse’s foibles so you understand what helps him relax away from home. Is he more settled if he’s been to the venue before for a training day or lesson? Does he prefer to travel with company? Are you more confident – and therefore a better leader for your horse – if you have your ...

Why go barefoot

Siobhan Dillon, 09 July 2012 17:01

Siobhan Dillon DAEP, Licensed Instructor (www.siobhandillon.net) gives you some questions you should ask yourself when deciding whether your horse should go barefoot... - Why are you going shoeless? To improve performance, to improve the health of the foot, to be natural, to gain soundness, to save money? - Make sure that you understand that not all ‘barefoot’/shoeless practitioners/trimmers/trims are equal - What philosophies ...

Beat his show fears

Richard Maxwell, 15 June 2012 11:23

Richard Maxwell gives his advice to help you beat your horse's fears of being in a show environment... When your horse gets upset, it’s crucial you can lower her neck to the level of, or below, her withers. When her head’s up she’s scanning for threats and is poised for action. If you train her to lower her neck and head, it ...

Fear of farriery

Richard Maxwell, 15 June 2012 11:16

Richard Maxwell gives his top tips to help your horse feel more comfortable if he hates having his feet handled... Here you need to work on getting a foot lift, even for just a few seconds at first. Take a rope and drape it just below his fetlock. Once he accepts this, gently ask for him to lift his foot ...

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