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How to prepare for an emergency

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Katy Islip, 30 November 2011 09:32

In an emergency time is of the essence, so a bit of forethought will stand you in good stead, says equine vet Charlie Briggs, of Hale Veterinary Group in Wiltshire. Here are her top tips for preparing for emergency situations ahead of time, so if and when things go wrong you can swing into action quickly and confidently.1) Put a name ...

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Equine Balance

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Rebecca Gibson, 17 October 2011 15:00

Your Horse speak to co-founder Julie Houghton to see if Equine Balance (EBT) could really make a difference to your riding. An adaptation of a therapy called Zero Balancing, EBT aims to help the rider’s body find its own natural balance in harmony with the horse, and help the horse work softly and responsively with the rider. EBT is specifically ...

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Step two - Get him leading like an angel

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Anonymous, 10 May 2011 15:14

If he’s feeling fresh When a horse is a bit too keen to get out to his field, it can be tempting to hold him down. “I like my horses to lead at my shoulder,” Shane says, “but, like people, horses have days when they feel a bit fresh and days when they feel sluggish. “I often see people shorten ...

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Step one - Get to grips with groundwork

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Anonymous, 10 May 2011 14:43

To stay safe, you need to be able to control your horse’s body, to move him forwards, backwards, left and right. "The first stage is to gain control over each individual part of your horse’s body,” Shane explains. “Once you’ve done this, you can control him as a unit. “The key to effective groundwork is not to prevent your horse ...

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Test and build core strength

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Jo Sharples, 31 March 2011 09:23

Your limbs can only be as strong, effective and independent as your core tone allows. Your core is not just your tummy – it’s your whole trunk –and controls the position of your hips, seat bones, shoulders and posture. So you can see why it’s essential to balanced riding. Jo Sharples explains how you can test and build your core strength  ...

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Is turnout the best option?

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Your Horse, 17 March 2011 10:42

If you’ve spent the past few months in horse drudgery mode, forking muck into a wheelbarrow and suffering through yet another rocket-propelled hack on a tense, stablekept horse, you’ll be inching towards spring and its increased turnout time with a delirious grin.  Ask anyone who’s tried to keep a stabled horse entertained and they’ll tell you it’shard work all the ...

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Geoff Luckett - Introduction

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Anonymous, 25 February 2011 10:16

You could be forgiven for thinking Geoff is older than his 52 years - he's been at the top of his game, and a fixture on the international show jumping scene for so long! Notching up wins at the Horse of the Year Show, the British Open and Hickstead, he's also been a regular on the British and Nations Cup teams. This was Geoffs ...

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Finding the brakes

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Your Horse, 04 February 2011 17:36

Tim tells Rachel to bring Ed over the cross-pole he’s set up. “I want you to bring him into the fence in a nice steady canter and then ride to a halt on the other side.” As Rachel turns the corner to the fence, Ed is rapidly gathering pace. “You’re going too fast,” Tim says. “Steady him up.” Ed is ...

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Buy from a dealer - Case Study 1 - Cassie's hunt for a horse

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Your Horse, 24 January 2011 11:52

Cassie (not her real name) had a beloved horse she’d brought on from a six-year old and ridden for 12 years. When he had to be put down she decided to search for a new friend. With a very clear idea of what she was looking for, Cassie took to the roads, viewing horses for sale for several months. “I’d ...

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View of Your Horse Live 2010

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Nicola Young, 20 January 2011 10:22

Your Horse Live proved a great success! Whether you weren't able to make it to the event, or you came but would love to see it all again, we've put together a short video from the weekend. Take a look at our breeds village, demonstrations, entertainment, huge shopping halls, and reminisce on how much you learnt or enjoyed at the ...

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