SHOEING VS. BAREFOOT IN THE SPORTHORSE
What does the science say For some riders, shoes are non‑negotiable tools that let sporthorses stay comfortable, protected and competitive […]
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UNDERNEATH THE GIRTH
Does shape, material, or elasticity matter? The girth is one of the most fundamental pieces of tack in your horse’s
ASKHQ: BACKING
Q: What’s the ideal age to start backing a horse? A: There’s no one-size-fits-all answer, but most sporthorses are backed
ASKHQ: YEARLINGS
Q: What do I need to know about my yearling? A: A yearling is a colt or filly between the
POSITION PERFECT – FINE TUNING YOUR JUMPING POSITION
Showjumping has become an increasingly technical discipline, demanding utmost precision from horse and rider. While most can acknowledge rider error
OFFICIALS’ OUTLOOK – THE GAUTENG JUDGES’ SEMINAR AND WORKSHOP
At the start of the new year, the equestrian calendar is often packed with national seminars and clinics for officials,
UNDERSTANDING EVENT LINES
[Text] Christine Pinna If there is one thing that has been a complete game-changer for me in the last fifteen
LUCA WATSON – EIGHTH PLACE AT THE 2024 FEI CHILDREN’S CLASSIC FINAL
Interview: SASJ Photography: Megan Wright Photography Luca Watson and Ela Vita Kastelic qualified to compete in the FEI Children’s Classic
DIVAN BOSMAN – AT THE 2024 FEI JUMPING WORLD CHALLENGE FINAL
Divan Bosman and Victoria Greyvensteyn qualified to compete in the FEI Jumping World Challenge Final 2024 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Divan
PELVIC PROBLEMS – UNDERSTANDING SACROILIAC DISEASE IN HORSES
Sacroiliac disease is a relatively common condition that affects the sacroiliac (SI) region in horses. The sacroiliac joints, located where