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Resistance training for horse riding So, how often do you need to train in a week to see the benefits? Many people are confused by the need for resistance training for equestrians. To me, it is the most important work you can do to keep up with you horse. First of all, we need to…

BylizzieNovember 19, 20250Comments

Horse Health

SOLE DEEP

What we know about sole thickness and soundness When we think about hooves, we often focus on wall cracks, flares, or the perfect white line, but the sole plays a vital and often underappreciated role in keeping our horses sound, especially in the age of synthetic surfaces and intense sport schedules. The thickness and integrity of…

BylizzieAugust 7, 20250Comments

Horse Training

Better boxing

Many of us have gone through the painstaking experience of bad boxing – the hours of frustration, stress and exhaustion that it entails is enough to stop anyone (and the horse) from ever wanting to travel anywhere again. Then an emergency arises and we need to box – now what? We explore some of the…

BylizzieDecember 22, 20160Comments

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