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Herbs for your horse

Larissa Chapman, 11 April 2013 11:08

Herbs have many nutritional and medicinal benefits for your horse, and offering him herbs is easier than you think, so why not give it a go today? Top 12 edible herbs - Thyme is great if your horse has a cough or hay fever - Fennel is great for digestion and helps to eliminate excess gas - Chamomile flowers ...

Benefits of gridwork

Larissa Chapman, 22 March 2013 13:08

Eventer Nick Turner outlines the benefits of gridwork: - It encourages your horse to be more reactive off your aids and make a better shape over fences- It improves his rhythm over fences- It helps you both to improve your balance- Different fences and distances between fences teach him to lengthen and shorten his strides- It enables you to be ...

Fit to ride

Katy Islip, 29 January 2013 12:05

Watch YH expert Jon Pitts explain the foundations of his Fit to Ride programme with the help of event rider Harriet Upton. brightcove.createExperiences();

Banish bad habits

Larissa Chapman, 02 January 2013 10:08

Intellegent horsemanship trainer Sarah Weston offers advice on coping with your horses' 'bad habits' Q “My horse is always pawing – we have taught her to say please, so she’s doing it all the time.” from Lyndsey Burchell A “In this particular case we know exactly what has caused the behaviour in the first place and that the behaviour has ...

Opening and closing gates

Your Horse, 17 September 2012 11:19

Being able to open and close a gate while riding is an essential skill for anyone who enjoys hacking. Our step-by-step guide shows you how to make it easy From the ground Sometimes it’s not possible to open a gate from on board and it’s safer to dismount Start by crossing your stirrups over the saddle so there is ...

Why try fun rides?

Larissa Chapman, 17 August 2012 13:24

If you are wondering why you should go on a fun ride instead of just going out for a hack, take a look at why we love it... - It’s safer - you come across a variety of hazards in a controlled environment - You get access to areas you’d never normally be allowed to ride on - You meet new ...

TTouch Massage Case Study

Larissa Chapman, 12 June 2012 09:53

Sam and Prince’s story Samantha has been using TTouch massage on her horse, Prince, and she can really see the benefits. Here, she tells Your Horse her story Background: how I came across TTouch I actually got into t-touch because our vet recommended it for our dog George. George was terrified of fireworks, any loud bangs, and sometimes refused to ...

Lengthen your strides

Carol Mailer, 14 May 2012 16:53

Carol Mailer gives her advice on how to lengthen or shorten your strides between jumps. Before you get too keen on jumping, think about improving the quality of the canter with a grid of poles on the ground. Used correctly, just a few canter poles will help you recognise how well you’re producing the nice up tempo forward stride you ...

Introduce your horse to pigs

Your Horse, 02 March 2012 12:55

Whether your horse is young, inexperienced, the new boy on the yard or an older horse trying something new for the first time – or if it’s just his first time with you in charge – here’s how to introduce your horse to pigs. If you’ve ever tried to ride past a field of pigs you’ll agree they often spark ...

Introduce your horse to clippers

Your Horse, 02 March 2012 12:30

Whether your horse is young, inexperienced, the new boy on the yard or an older horse trying something new for the first time – or if it’s just his first time with you in charge – here’s how to introduce safe, trouble-free clipping... When it comes to calm clipping, preparation is key. A good way to start the conditioning process ...

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