FIBRE CAN CHANGE ABNORMAL BEHAVIOUR
Stereotypic behaviours are actions that are repeated without any apparent or obvious purpose or function. These behaviours involve a need-related […]
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MAKING SURE YOU’RE COMPETITION READY
In just three simple steps… Text: Amelia Campbell-Horne After a few weeks of feasting and festivities, we are back to
MENTAL HEALTH AND SPORT – LESSONS FROM SIMONE BILES
On the 27th of July 2021, Simone Biles sent shockwaves through the sporting world, announcing that she would not be
THE PSYCHOLOGY OF PERFORMANCE, PART 2: GOAL SETTING
If you want to excel at anything, you have to learn how to manage your thoughts and feelings, both the
THE PSYCHOLOGY OF PERFORMANCE, PART 1: DELIBERATE PRACTICE
“I don’t want riders who work physically hard. Work by thinking.” – Nuno Oliveira If you want to excel at
TROUBLESHOOTING: BONE SPAVIN
My horse has been diagnosed with bone spavin. I’m concerned that this is the end of our competitive career and
THE MAJESTIC KNABSTRUPPER
Dr Marna Smith, an animal scientist specialising in genetics and the owner of The Majestic Knabstrupper Stud, is obsessed with
ASKHQ: WHAT IS ‘SOFT FEEL’ IN COWBOY DRESSAGE®?
Q: What is ‘Soft Feel’ in Cowboy Dressage? A: ‘Soft Feel’ (or ‘Fresh Rein’) is the guiding principle of Cowboy
ASKHQ: BARREL-CHESTED
Q: People say my horse is barrel-chested. What does this mean? Is it a positive or a negative? A: There are
ASKHQ: TEST DRIVING A BIT
Q: Why is ‘test driving’ a bit such an important part of the process? A: When you have an idea