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ASKHQ: ASYMMETRICAL REIN RESISTANCE

Q: My horse is always more resistant on one rein. Is this normal, or is something wrong? A: Most horses…

1 year ago

SOCIAL ANXIETY – MANAGING A HORSE WHO IS AFRAID OF OTHERS

Most horses love other equine company, and for many of us, this idea is so ingrained that it can come…

1 year ago

TRAINING SHORTS – STRETCHING

Stretching is often a neglected aspect of flatwork, but really is a great way to end off a session. A…

1 year ago

UNLOCKING YOUR HORSE’S HIDDEN POTENTIAL WITH SIMON COCOZZA

Simon Cocozza is an internationally respected trainer, author of Core Conditioning for Horses, and a FEI-level coach with a background…

1 year ago

YOUR HORSE’S SLEEP CYCLE – FUN FACTS

Text: Rhiannon Cecil We all know so much about our horses; what they should and shouldn’t eat, how much water…

1 year ago

REBUILDING YOUR CONFIDENCE AFTER A FALL

Getting back ‘on the horse’ after a fall or near-miss can be a scary experience. To compound the issue the…

1 year ago

ASKHQ: SADDLER VS SADDLE FITTER

Q: What is the difference between a saddler and a saddle fitter? A: Quite often, people say they need the…

1 year ago

‘EVENTING FOR DUMMIES’ – GETTING TO GRIPS WITH OUR NEW FAVOURITE DISCIPLINE

We’ve always enjoyed eventing, but after watching Badminton last year, the addiction to the sport has become VERY real in…

1 year ago

GASTRIC ULCERS – A DEEP DIVE

Gastric ulcers are common in horses and foals worldwide, and the term equine gastric ulcer syndrome (EGUS) was introduced in 1999…

1 year ago

ASKHQ: STANDING AT THE MOUNTING BLOCK

Q: My horse never stands at the mounting block. I didn't mind initially, but now it's really making me nervous.…

2 years ago