HOW SHOULD I WARM UP MY PONY BEFORE A CLASS?
You wouldn’t sprint a race without stretching first, and neither should your pony. A good warm-up gets his muscles loose, […]
HOW DO I MUCH OUT A STABLE PROPERLY (AND QUICKLY!)
Mucking out isn’t the most glamorous job, but it’s one of the most important things you do for your pony.
DOES MY PONY NEED A RUG THIS WINTER?
How to tell if he’s cold Now that winter is properly here, you might be wondering whether your pony is
HOW DO I TEACH MY PONY TO STAND STILL WHILE I GET ON?
Does your pony shuffle off the second you put your foot in the stirrup? It’s one of the most common
WHY DO I KEEP LOSING MY STIRRUPS AND HOW DO I STOP?
Losing a stirrup mid-ride is one of the most annoying things in the world, isn’t it? One moment you’re trotting
HOW DO I KNOW IF MY PONY IS SICK OR JUST HAVING AN ‘OFF DAY’?
Some mornings your pony seems a little quiet, and it’s hard to know whether to worry or whether he’s just
WHY DOES MY PONY PULL A GRUMPY FACE WHEN I DO UP THE GIRTH?
Have you ever noticed your pony swishing his tail, pinning his ears, or even turning to nip at the air
IT’S WORLD CUP QUALIFIER DAY!
Today, some of South Africa’s top horse-and-rider combinations will tackle the World Cup Qualifier at the aQuellé Foresyte Winter Classic.
EXERCISING YOUR PONY SAFELY IN WINTER
Riding in winter is still possible and can be lots of fu; you just need to take a few extra
TURNOUT IN WINTER – FRESH AIR MATTERS
It can be tempting to keep ponies stabled when the weather is horrible, but most ponies are much happier with