Health & Management - Good Horse

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How working with horses can help those with learning disabilities

September 22, 2021 health, riding

Discover how horses can be part of a healthy lifestyle and benefit those with learning difficulties.

Top Tip that will save you Time, Money, and Heartache

August 28, 2020May 6, 2021 care, training, vet

Don’t try to shut the stable door after the horse has already bolted! The best way to address problems is to intervene before things get out of hand!

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5 Expert Tips for Caring for Your Horse’s Tack

August 14, 2019August 14, 2019 equestrian, saddle, tack

Your horse’s tack will be some of the most expensive equestrian purchases you make but, with the right cleaning and

Bit fit: How many wrinkles?

May 22, 2019 communication, training, equestrian, bits

Understanding your equipment is fundamental to good horsemanship! Care needs to go into adjusting a horse’s bit so as to promote comfort and communication.

Lifting the Veil: Is Prascend making my horse depressed?

May 21, 2019June 12, 2020 care, health, horse personality, horse psychology

The standard treatment for PPID seems to have mood-altering side-effects – can science help explain why?

Signs of Poor Saddle Fit

December 24, 2018December 24, 2018 health, horse sports, equipment, saddle

Poor saddle fit can cause a variety of problems. These are some physical and behavioural signs that your saddle might not fit correctly.

A bay horse with a hogged or roached mane

To hog or not to hog?

May 17, 2018May 17, 2018 care, health, mane

Cob owners especially, frequently find themselves struggling with this dilemma. What are the practical considerations and health implications of this practice? And should you hog your cob?

The Rider Weight Debate: What can the latest research tell us?

March 12, 2018March 12, 2018 health, equestrian, riding, welfare

Rider size often comes up in discussion and debate but there isn’t much conclusive research on the topic. A recent pilot study may promise future insights.