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Tellington Touch

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Allison Lowther, 19 February 2013 09:53

Sarah Fisher tells us about the amazing Tellington Touch. This powerful yet extremely simple technique can help all horses. In this video Sarah tell us about four key areas where your horse may carry tension. She explains how TTouch can help your horse start to relax and stress less.  

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Improve your horse's jumping technique

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Your Horse, 06 August 2012 17:31

International show jumper and trainer Paul Crago believes in a carefully tailored combination of schooling and jump training to improve a horse’s jump as far as possible on top of his own natural ability. “Horse’s aren’t designed to jump so if your horse isn’t naturally a good jumper you won’t make him perfect, but there is a great deal you ...

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Watch how a horse reacts while travelling

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Nicola Young, 09 July 2012 15:34

Ever wondered what your horse goes through in your horsebox on the way to a show or event? We decided to put a secret camera in the back of a horsebox to find out how a horse reacts to different parts of a journey. Take a look:   brightcove.createExperiences();

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Common eye problems

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Chris Dixon, 09 July 2012 09:46

Chris Dixon BVSc CertVOphthal MRCVS, a veterinary ophthalmologist, gives his advice on the most common eye problems that occur in horses.   Ulcers Damage to the cornea is often referred to as an ulcer by veterinary surgeons. Minor superficial ulcers should heal within a few days, but if it becomes infected or the ulcer extends into the deeper layers of ...

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5 ways to help prevent laminitis

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Your Horse, 13 April 2012 11:12

Take a look at our advice to help your horse from developing laminitis: 1. Control your horse’s weight. Don’t think of any particular type of food as bad, but rather consider your horse’s calorie intake overall. As a rough guide, fat and oil are the highest in calories, followed by starch, grass, hay and straw, so obviously you can feed ...

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Chambon - Types of Training Aids

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Your Horse, 07 February 2012 14:41

The chambon is used to encourage the horse to work in a longer, lower outline, using the muscles over the back, quarters and neck. It’s ideal for the early stages of a horse’s education or in retraining. “It’s effective for horses who go in a hollow outline, with their head up, back dropped and quarters trailing,” explains expert instructor and ...

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Use his mouth conformation to pick the right bit

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Your Horse, 02 February 2012 16:12

Your horse’s mouth conformation is important in finding the right bit for him, says Heather Hyde of Neue Schule Bits. By taking time to have a look at your horse’s mouth conformation, it can give you clues to which bit may suit him. First, gently part your horse’s lips at the side and see if his tongue is bulging through ...

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Your horse gets cast

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Anonymous, 11 May 2011 16:47

All horses can get cast (when they roll or lie down too close to the stable wall and get stuck). While it’s important to get your horse up as quickly as possible, it’s important you stay safe, you don’t want to get trapped in a stable with a panicked horse. What to do Safely assess the situation. Has your horse ...

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The Verdict

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Your Horse, 07 February 2011 17:22

The Trainer Rachel’s not going to have a safe, pleasurable ride until she has Ed listening and doing what she asks.This horse is six years old and he’s learning a life of crime. Rachel needs to take charge and stop accepting this kind of behaviour from him. I would advise her to do lots of canter to walk transitions at ...

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Stereotypical and non-stereotypical behaviour

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Your Horse, 28 September 2010 16:33

Stereotypical behaviour Crib-biting and Wind-sucking A crib-biter will grasp a fixed object with his incisor teeth and bite down on it. Thought to be linked to the digestive system, crib-biting is sometimes accompanied by wind-sucking, where the horse arches his neck and gulps down air, usually with a loud grunt. Chronic crib-biting can cause uneven wear of the teeth, but ...

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