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What is bastard strangles?

Gayle Hallowell, 09 September 2009 15:58

Bastard strangles is a rare development of the typical form which, in some outbreaks, can affect up to 10 per cent of horses. This is where the infection spreads through the body via the lymphatics – channels that normally protect against infection. Abscesses can form in lymph nodes throughout the body, including in the chest and abdomen. They can cause ...

Headshaking advice: The symptoms

Harriet Linton, 06 May 2009 10:26

● Vertical headshaking - This is an up and down movement of the head in a single spasm or series. Prevalent in 85-100 per cent of headshakers. ● Rubbing - The sides of the muzzle or face are rubbed on an extended foreleg, or the end of the muzzle or side of the muzzle and face are moved backwards and ...

Towing Safely: Part 4 - Reversing with ease

Ben Wall, 10 September 2008 14:30

Towing a trailer is a cost effective solution to the problem of moving your horse without wearing out his hooves – but it’s not without its issues, complications and potential risks. Our guide tells you all you need to know. Reversing with a trailer attached is particularly tricky. Even trying to go back in a straight line will usually call ...

Long reining made easy: Part 6 - Changing direction

Tara Osborn, 15 August 2008 10:14

Our step-by-step guide to long-reining your horse When long-reining, you need to be prepared before you ask your horse to change the rein. Tara says: “Changing the rein on the long-rein is a bit like reversing a horse trailer – you have to go the wrong way to get it right!”How to do it:Changing left to right:● Long-rein on the ...

Long reining made easy: Part 5 - Starting to long-rein

Tara Osborn, 15 August 2008 10:02

Our step-by-step guide to long-reining your horse When confident lungeing with two lines, you can move onto long-reining. How to do it:● Bring each line down your horse’s side and stand behind him. You shouldn’t be so close you’re within striking distance of his feet, or so far away you lack control if your horse resists or moves forwards. Your ...

Long reining made easy: Part 4 - Lungeing with two lines

Tara Osborn, 15 August 2008 10:00

Our step-by-step guide to long-reining your horse Don’t rush straight into long-reining. First, you must be able to lunge well from one rein, and then from two. Your horse needs to be happy with a second line around his quarters, and you must be competent doing this and holding the lines. How to do it:● Clip each line directly onto ...

Long reining made easy: Part 2 - Holding the long lines

Tara Osborn, 15 August 2008 09:08

Our step-by-step guide to long-reining your horse. Long-reining demands coordination so, like riding, you will need to learn to multi-task! Getting to grips with holding, shortening and lengthening two lines is a must and this is made easier if the lines are correctly looped. They should be looped so the line just rests on top of the hand (see pic). ...

Know your striding: Part 4 - Riding over trot poles

Carol Mailer, 11 August 2008 10:30

What to aim for: A forward, rhythmical and balanced trot, over the centre of each pole. Count “one, two, one, two” out loud as your horse takes each stride, and aim to keep your counting – and therefore your rhythm – the same over the poles. Don’t move up to trot until you’re able to ride over a series of ...

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