ASKPONY: HIGH HEAD CARRIAGE
Q: My new pony holds his head so high in the air. What could be causing it? Is it something […]
ARE YOU READY FOR YOUTH CHAMPS?
It’s almost time… The 2025 Western Shoppe South African Youth Championships are just around the corner, and we’re counting down
CIRCLE VS SQUARE – CAN YOU FEEL THE DIFFERENCE?
A fun exercise to help you ride better shapes! Learning to ride a proper 20-metre circle is a big part
ASKPONY: BOOTS FOR JUMPING
Q: What kind of boots should my pony wear for jumping? A: The type of boots your pony needs for
TERMINOLOGY 101 – FOR TYPE, AGE AND GENDER OF HORSE
Equine: The name of the species which includes horses, donkeys, mules and zebras. Foal: A baby horse that is still
ASKPONY: EAR BONNETS
Q: Why do some people put ear bonnets on their ponies when they ride? A: Ear bonnets for ponies are
ASKPONY: BUCKING
Q: Why does my pony buck in canter transitions? A: Ponies buck for many reasons, but pain or discomfort is
HOW TO BUILD YOUR PONY’S FITNESS
As riders, it is our job to make sure that our pony is fit enough to do all the things
PONY BREEDS: CONNEMARA PONY
Our tour of the native breeds takes us to the popular Connemara Pony of Ireland. The Connemara Pony is Ireland’s
