CLEAN SPORT STARTS IN THE STABLE

A new anti-doping course made for grooms When a horse tests positive for a prohibited substance, the conversation almost always centres on the rider. Yet a great deal of what keeps a horse clean, or accidentally does not, happens long before the rider gets on, in the stable, in the hands of the groom who…

BylizzieJuly 30, 20260Comments

FROM GROOM TO RIDER

Share the passion with your grooms and teach them to ride There are many good reasons to invest in expanding your groom’s skill set. For a start, he is the one spending the most time with your horse, some 10 (or more) hours a day. This intensive care can add to marginal gains in competition horses,…

BylizzieOctober 17, 20170Comments

Horse Channel Know How

Saddle and tack theft

Access to certain areas, including the tack room [dropcap]W[/dropcap]hen your treasured saddle is stolen, it’s usually nothing short of catastrophic. Not only have you lost a valuable item that probably carries a well-known brand name, but you’ve also lost a piece of sports equipment that has been carefully chosen and maintained to custom-fit you and your…

BylizzieMarch 14, 20160Comments

Horse Channel Know How

Taking care of our grooms

As more equestrians pay attention to the business aspects involved in running a successful equine-related company, the issue of staff management has come under the spotlight. This is a particular concern when looking at the matter of grooms’ reimbursement packages. As an employer, it’s important to consider the future welfare of those who work for us,…

BylizzieOctober 19, 20150Comments

CLEAN SPORT STARTS IN THE STABLE

FROM GROOM TO RIDER

Saddle and tack theft

Taking care of our grooms

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