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Winter Hooves

Your Horse, 06 January 2012 09:36

Hooves take a hammering in winter time. First a prolonged wet spell softens the feet, then if followed by a cold snap, the hard rutty fields will cause bruising or even possibly ligament and tendon strain. In winter most vets see at least two or three ‘pus-in-the-foot’ cases every week. A bruise under a soggy sole provides the perfect growing environment ...

Recurrent Airway Obstruction

Your Horse, 25 November 2011 11:06

Recurrent airway obstruction (RAO) is a source of anxiety to many horse owners as the winter months approach and any horse can develop it. Here’s the best expert advice and myth-busting information to help you reduce the risk of your horse being affected this winter. The disease - RAO is an allergic reaction that affects the lungs – similar to ...

Shivers

Your Horse, 13 October 2011 12:05

If there’s one thing you can say for certain about shivers, it’s that nothing’s for certain. It’s a nervous abnormality, or dysfunction of the nerve, that manifests largely in the hindlegs, which twitch and ‘shiver’ when lifted. There’s no definitive known cause, no known cure or treatment, and while draught-type breeds tend to be most commonly affected, finer Thoroughbred types ...

Step by Step guide to Long-reining

Your Horse, 27 April 2011 15:58

Long-reining is a great way to introduce your horse to new aids, improve acceptance and submission, and introduce lateral work. But it needs to be done carefully, always bearing in mind that your horse may not understand what you’re asking of him. Fred and Rowena are experts, so here, with ex-racehorse Oscar, they give you a step-by-step guide to long-reining, as ...

Feed Balancer

Your Horse, 06 April 2011 17:04

Feeding a balancer has a number of benefits - we show you what's available and explain why you may want to start feeding one. Q.What is a feed balancer? A. A feed balancer is a highly concentrated feed providing top quality protein, vitamins, minerals, trace elements, yeast products and other micronutrients to balance the forage and un-supplemented or poorly ...

Avoid the most common mistakes

Your Horse, 06 April 2011 15:54

We don't instinctively know how to be perfect horse owners - we learn through education and occasional trial and error. Read on to discover how to avoid making the most common mistakes 1. Feeding incorrectly It’s not surprising equine nutritionists see lots of horses who aren’t being fed correctly. The most common mistake is not feeding the correct amount ...

Successful Loading

Your Horse, 04 March 2011 10:00

Everybody knows someone who has a problem loader. Some reluctant loaders have been involved in a nasty road traffic accident and have a good reason to be fearful, while others just get up one day and decide they don’t want to do it anymore. For Richard, who has worked with tricky loaders for almost 20 years, the reason why a ...

Sorting out the gear

Your Horse, 07 February 2011 17:16

“Your gear is not helping you at all,” says Tim. “In particular, your saddle is putting you in completely the wrong position, it’s causing your legs to swing back and your body to tip forward – that’s why you’re so vulnerable when he stops.” Tim gets Rachel to jump off and fits one of his own saddles on Ed’s back. ...

Taking Charge

Your Horse, 07 February 2011 17:10

Tim adds a filler to the parallel Ed has just jumped and tells Rachel to bring him again. Ed comes charging round the corner, but six or seven stride out he starts to back off and stops in front of the fence. “That was naughty,” Tim says. “You weren’t asking any more of him, the fence was exactly the same ...

Rhythm and Balance

Your Horse, 04 February 2011 17:40

Tim is still concerned that Ed’s approach to the fence is too fast. “He has a habit of running on and then when he gets to the fence he’s unbalanced,” says Tim . “Take him for a canter all the way round the school. Sit up tall with your shoulders back and slow the canter down with your seat. Once ...

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