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CHANGING THE LANGUAGE OF RIDING

How awareness, biomechanics, and horsemanship are reshaping rider education Text: Alejandra González I have loved horses for as long as…

6 months ago

ASKHQ: WARM-UP

Q: Why is the warm-up important? A: Firstly, a horse’s metabolism levels increase when you warm up. Through this process…

6 years ago

ASKHQ: HEART HEALTH 101

Q: Can diet improve heart health? A: While your horse's diet doesn't affect his heart in the same way as…

7 years ago

HORSE HEALTH CHECK: 7) RESPIRATORY RATE

Your horse's respiratory rate (number of breaths he takes per minute) should be between 10-24 breaths per minute. Just as…

7 years ago

HORSE HEALTH CHECK: 6) HEART RATE

The normal heart rate AT REST for your horse is 28-44 beats per minute. Just as with the human heart,…

7 years ago

SYNEPHRINE WARNING

The FEI has issued a warning to the equestrian community about synephrine, a banned substance listed on the Equine Prohibited…

7 years ago