Q: I see that some people clip their horse's lower legs while others leave them 'au naturel'? Why would I choose to clip the lower leg? A: There are three main reasons to consider clipping your horse's lower legs. These are as follows: If your horse has a medical need that means it is best to…
Q: What is topline? A: To put it simply, a horse’s topline are the muscles that support the spine from the neck all the way to the hindquarters. The topline of a horse stretches along the spinal column from the end of the neck at the wither area, down the back and loin. Three main muscle…
Q: I really struggle to make smooth changes of direction when jumping, and often as a consequence lose balance, impulsion and rhythm over the course. Are there any exercises that you would particularly recommend to help practise this at home? A: You are absolutely correct to want to work on this at home, as an integral…
Q: Should you only use a water treadmill for injured horses? Does a vet need to refer your horse? A: Any horse can benefit from water treadmill exercise. It doesn't matter what their age or level of activity - all horses will derive some benefit from moving against the resistance of the water. The only exception…
