Resistance training for horse riders
Text: Christie Wolhuter 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…
Text: Christie Wolhuter 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…
A proper warm-up and cool-down are especially important over the winter period. Low temperatures mean your horse’s body needs longer than usual to warm up to a working temperature. Warming…
Q: Does my horse need to be wearing overreach boots? A: Overreach boots, also known as bell boots, are worn over the pastern and hoof. They are usually made from…
Photography: Merlynn Trichardt Q: My old trainer taught me to half halt with the outside rein. However, my trainer now teaches me to half halt with the inside rein. She says…
Q: What is a mechanical hackamore? A: A mechanical hackamore is titled misleadingly, as it is not really a hackamore at all, but a bitless bridle that uses leverage points…
HQ caught up with Lara Coldbeck to hear about Faithstone Stud and Livery Yard- the yard she runs with her business partner Nikki Austen. HQ: Tell us a bit about…
Q: Can Miniature Horses be ridden? Answered by Suzette Ostreim A: Miniature Horses, like any other horse breed, can be ridden, and must be treated exactly like their larger counterparts…
Q: How do I know if a show jacket fits correctly? A: Show jackets are important (and often expensive) pieces of kit and really can complete your riding look. As…
Q: How long do you actually have to wait to ride after feeding your horse? Asked by May Clarke A: This depends on the type of feed, the amount and…
Friends! How are we all?! Felt I'd best check in, and make sure you're all keeping your spirits up!? It's been fairly quiet here. My mother appears to have lost…