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Help cyclists pass horses safely

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Katy Islip, 14 March 2013 14:09

There are many potential hazards we face when we go out hacking with our horses, and one of those is cyclists, who can spook horses because of their almost silent approach. But with a bit of consideration on both sides, we can all share our roads, bridleways and byways as safely as possible – read on for some great tips ...

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Warm-up for schooling

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Larissa Chapman, 01 February 2013 15:47

Before riding you should always warm yourself and your horse properly to avoid injury, expert Anne Ratcliffe gives her advice on the perfect schooling warm-up The first 10 minutes of your warm-up should be spent in walk. Try to keep your horse thinking, so he doesn’t become distracted and mess about. Riding plenty of turns and small circles and changing direction frequently ...

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Perfect tail plaiting

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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 ...

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Advice in the snow

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Your Horse, 21 January 2013 11:33

It may only happen a few times a year, but when the snow falls it can make even the smallest of tasks hard work. To help you keep the yard running smoothly and your horse safe and healthy, the Your Horse team put together some of their top tips: - Use Vaseline or hoof oil inside your horse's hooves to ...

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Team Chasing

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Jane Carley, 07 January 2013 13:50

In a nutshell, team chasing involves a team of three or four horses and riders, who take on a course of cross-country fences, mainly derived from natural obstacles. These involve whatever’s native to the host’s hunting country – team chasing has strong links to the hunting world – be it hedges and timber or ditches and water.  At the higher ...

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The importance of forage

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Your Horse, 17 September 2012 11:13

Enabling your horse to trickle feed on forage in the form of ad lib hay is the best way to ensure his digestive system is able to function as naturally as possible. Without enough forage certain processes, natural to your horse, can’t take place, leading to problems such as gastric ulcers and dental problems. For example: - Chewing away on his ...

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Choosing travel boots

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Allison Lowther, 03 September 2012 15:38

If you're looking to buy your horse a new set of travel boots, make sure you take a look at our advice to get the boots that are perfect for him...   Shaping A good set will be shaped – the front and hind boots will look quite different as they protect different parts of the lower leg Material Look for ...

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Plaiting made easy

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Jo Bates, 19 July 2012 15:50

Show horse producer, rider and trainer Jo Bates shows us how to plait a mane using the good old-fashioned sewing technique. 1 Wet the mane Start by wetting the mane and combing it through. I like to use Quic Braid from Exhibitor Labs, a non-sticky spray that gives extra grip and helps to stop the plaits coming out once secured. Using a ...

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Beat his show fears

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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 ...

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Find the right instructor

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Emily Baker, 24 May 2012 10:54

An instructor who understands you and your horse makes all the difference to your progress, but finding your perfect match can be a bit like searching for a needle in a haystack. Use these tips from classical trainer and NLP practitioner Emily Baker to find your ideal instructor. - Don’t be afraid to seek recommendations – ask your friends why they ...

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