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THE BIOMECHANICS OF COLLECTION

What really happens when a horse ‘engages’ Ask ten riders to define collection, and you may hear ten different answers:…

1 year ago

ASKHQ: TOPLINE

Q: What is topline? A: To put it simply, a horse’s topline are the muscles that support the spine from…

6 years ago

ASKHQ: BACK AND NECK PAIN

Q: As a rider, I deal with a lot of pain in my back and neck. How do I go…

6 years ago

ASKHQ: CONFORMATIONAL FACTORS

Q: Which conformational factors are considered important to look for in a riding horse? A: When looking at the conformation…

7 years ago

ASKHQ: WHAT IS THAT NOISE?

Q: My horse makes a funny noise when I ride him. It sounds like it comes from the saddle, but…

7 years ago

ASKHQ: BREEDING TIPS FROM CALLAHO

Q: What are Callaho's top breeding tips? A: The broodmare is the beginning and the end of any successful mating.…

7 years ago

ASKHQ: RISING TROT

Q: How does the rising trot affect the horse's back? Answered by Hayley Kruger A: The rising trot can be…

7 years ago

ASKHQ: WEIGHTY ISSUES

[Q] What is the maximum weight a leisure horse should carry (horses who go on lots of hacks up mountains…

7 years ago

ASKHQ: I SLIDE AROUND IN MY SADDLE AND THEREFORE I DON’T FEEL SAFE. IS THIS THE FAULT OF THE SADDLE OR DO I NEED TO SIT DEEPER?

Without having an experienced saddle fitter seeing you on the horse, it is quite difficult to say for certain what…

8 years ago