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Securing the lower leg

Your Horse, 04 February 2011 17:32

Tim tells Rachel to warm up as she would do at home. “Just have a little walk, trot and canter round and let your nerves settle,” Tim says. After watching Rachel for about 10 minutes, Tim calls her into the middle of the school so they can talk about what they’re going to work on. Almost immediately after Rachel has ...

Solve your leaning problems

Your Horse, 07 January 2011 09:55

From the horse's point of view Usually, it’s simply a case of having the reins too short or tight, which makes your horse uncomfortable in his mouth. Your horse responds by trying to pull his head away from this discomfort. In effect, he’s asking: “Would you please let go of the reins? I know what I’m doing and you can ...

Behaviour Basics

Your Horse, 18 October 2010 09:30

Equine behaviour consultant Dr Debbie Marsden, author of How Horses Learn (JA Allen £19.99) would agree that the daily discipline of handling and socialisation is as important as the exercise itself. "As far as managing your horse’s behaviour goes, I cannot stress how important it is to allow free association with other equines," she says. "This doesn’t just mean touching ...

Whats the damage?

Your Horse, 28 September 2010 16:49

Stereotypical behaviour must be declared to a prospective buyer. It will be counted as an unsoundness at a pre-purchase vetting and, unless the horse has exceptional talents, will reduce his value. Before you take on such a horse, bear in mind that he may be unwelcome at some livery yards, and check with your insurers, too – exclusions sometimes apply ...

Exercise 1 - No strings attached

Your Horse, 28 September 2010 14:40

One of the most useful exercises you can do is simply to put your horse on the lunge in a well-fitting cavesson with no gadgets or side reins to see the raw material you are truly working with. Without reins, or a rider to influence him, the extent of your horse’s imbalances and weaknesses (as well as his strengths) will ...

What to expect during a routine dental check

Your Horse, 06 September 2010 08:00

Background Infomation When your EDT arrives, the first thing he or she is likely to do is ask some questions to establish the medical history of your horse. This will help to indicate any possible problems. They may ask: -Is your horse's behaviour normal? Have they dropped any condition? Are they reluctant to eat or showing any signs of having ...

Top Tips and Common Mistakes

Your Horse, 03 September 2010 15:42

Top Tips: - Have a clear warm-up routine that you know works well for your horse and stick to the same formula every time you school. This has a calming effect and gets you both more easily into a work frame of mind. It's especially useful to relax and engage the horse's brain in a new venue or at a ...

Falling Out

Your Horse, 22 July 2010 17:05

Horses fall out through the shoulder usually because the outside aids are not secure enough so you need to make sure your outside rein and leg are supporting your horse. If you're not sure what secure outside aids are, ask an experienced instructor for help. If your horse is falling out, you'll find you're steering goes a little too and he'll ...

The B&B/trail riding holiday

Your Horse, 21 July 2010 14:48

Avril Shorney took her Thoroughbred mare Beauty, along with a friend's advanced horse, for a Bridlerides break in the Cotswolds."My friend and I started by wanting to ride the Ridgeway in Buckinghamshire and the idea snowballed from there," she exlpains. "Bridlerides took care of the accommodation in B&Bs, and as it was June, the horses lived out, though there were ...

Hoof problems

Your Horse, 16 June 2010 21:47

Sensitive soles Problem Work on hard or rough ground leads to bruised soles or general discomfort within the hoof.Prevention/treatment James Nash suggests your farrier can help by taking care not to over-trim the sole or frog. “Flat leather or plastic pads can help but may cause sweating and bacterial issues underneath,” says James. Pads with support material underneath, or injected ...

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