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How to deal with Barging

Your Horse, 07 July 2010 15:28

Some horses have a habit of flying out of their stables, through gateways or pushing past their owners, and there can be a number of reasons for this behaviour."Very often horses are afraid of moving through narrow gaps because of a past knock or bang to the hips," Sarah Kreutzer advises. "This may have happened in a trailer or walking through ...

In-hand showing: Your Horse top tips

Your Horse, 18 April 2010 16:07

If it still seems like a bit of a minefield, or you need some helpful hints to improve, here are our top tips: ● Attention should be given to your horse’s feeding regime, as good nutrition will ensure a naturally healthy, shiny coat. ● Your horse should be exercised accordingly, so he has good muscle tone, and is at an ...

In-hand showing: Want to start showing?

Your Horse, 18 April 2010 16:00

Not all in-hand showing classes are about breeding, conformation and qualifying. Many shows hold fun classes that anyone can enter. You might want a break from serious competition, or just a laugh, so you could enter your horse or pony in the prettiest mare or most handsome gelding, or you might want to preen your pony for the best turned-out ...

In-hand showing: Affiliated or non-affiliated?

Your Horse, 18 April 2010 15:54

The difference between affiliated and non-affiliated shows is very basic. Non-affiliated shows are generally local shows, where anyone can go along and compete. Affiliated shows are always accountable to one of the three British showing societies: ● The National Pony Society (NPS).● The British Show Pony Society (BSPS).● The British Show Horse Society (BSHS). Caroline Nokes, chief executive for the ...

In-hand showing: What to wear

Your Horse, 18 April 2010 15:49

The opinions on attire differ greatly. Some people like to be dressed in riding clothes such as:● Cream or white jodhpurs.● A white shirt, stock and pin.● A riding hat (and hairnet if you have long hair).● A show jacket.● Long leather riding boots. Others prefer to dress in smart every-day clothing, such as smart trousers or a skirt, shirt ...

In-hand showing: Before you go

Your Horse, 18 April 2010 15:40

Before you show your horse you need to make sure he’s looking good. This means he should look healthy, fit and in keeping with his breeding. Each breed has different rules, so check what applies to your horse. For example, Connemara ponies should not be plaited, tails should not be pulled and legs and heels should not be trimmed. Judges ...

In-hand showing: Why should you show in-hand?

Your Horse, 18 April 2010 15:23

There are many reasons to give in-hand showing a go. Your reason may be as simple as wanting to show off your horse, or just to try something new. Perhaps your horse has impeccable manners and you think he could do well in this discipline? If your horse can no longer be ridden but is still in great condition with ...

Moody mares: Celebrity tips for coping with a mare

Nicola McGivern, 23 February 2010 12:51

Olympic dressage rider and European bronze medallist Nicola McGiven runs Active Equestrian and specialises in breeding, training and competing dressage horses.Nicola owns many mares and shares with us her top management tips:- Don’t stable your mare anywhere near a stallion.- Preferably use stables that don’t have bars separating them – I find if mares can touch noses with other horses they ...

Moody mares: alternative therapies

Dena Schwartz, 23 February 2010 12:39

Dena Schwartz is a qualified aromatherapist, reflexologist and reiki healer. She’s had hundreds of successes using oils with moody mares. She recommends you give the following a try:Rose has been used for years to help women deal with menstrual problems and it’s just as useful for animals.It cleanses, purifies and helps to regulate the menstrual cycle. Some mares may tuck ...

Moody mares: Treatments and supplements

Gayle Hallowell, 23 February 2010 12:16

Most of the veterinary treatments available are either hormonal or surgical. In terms of hormonal treatment, Regumate, which contains a progestagen, is used by vets to assess whether the sex hormones are to blame for the reported behavioural problems.Short courses of the drug will provide information but the behaviour is likely to return shortly after the drug is discontinued. Some use ...

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