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Dressage for Jumping – Part 1

January 9, 2019January 9, 2019 equestrian, show jumping, welfare, outline

Dressage basics are important for any jumping discipline. Here are a few ways in which exercises on the flat can help your horse perform better over fences.

Gadgets: the equestrian world divided

May 3, 2017October 20, 2017 lunging, training, equestrian, outline

The use of gadgets splits opinion but it is important to take a step back from the broader debate to carefully evaluate specific equipment and methods.

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My horse won’t put his head down. Should I force him?

April 30, 2017October 20, 2017 lunging, training, outline, topline

Does your horse do giraffe impersonations and refuse to lower their head? Find out why ‘shortcuts’ to solving this problem can easily backfire.

What should I feed my horse to build their topline?

April 30, 2017April 16, 2020 care, health, training, outline

Read about the science behind this question and what you need to do to help your horse gain muscle.

Help! My horse thinks he’s a giraffe!

April 28, 2017February 12, 2019 training, horse sports, outline, dressage

Does your horse go around looking like a giraffe wannabe? Do you struggle to get your horse ‘in an outline’? Find out what we can learn from zebras – and giraffes – to help tackle this very common problem.

Introduction to Evolution – Part 3: How understanding evolution can help your horsemanship

February 23, 2017October 20, 2017 health, communication, lunging, training

Once you understand evolution you can apply it to many different aspects of horsemanship. Here are some examples, from lunging and stomach ulcers, to getting your horse to go in an ‘outline’.

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