PTSD in horses

By Charlotte Bastiaanse When our horses suffer from conditions like depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), it is very saddening to see them in such a state. In an article…

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Read more about the article The benefit of riding out
Riding out has several mental and physical advantages that are needed for a working horse's health

The benefit of riding out

[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he saying, “A change is as good as a holiday,” is very relevant to the way we work our horses. Including regular outrides in the training schedule provides a mental…

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Read more about the article Regaining confidence after a fall
The severity of your fall might mean that you'll need physical rehabilitation

Regaining confidence after a fall

[dropcap]I[/dropcap]t's commonly said among riders that you aren’t a true horse rider until you have had a couple of falls. Falling off a horse is not a matter of ‘if’,…

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