OBESITY – HOW HEAVY IS YOUR PONY?
What is obesity? A horse or pony that is obese carries more fat tissue than they should. In more natural […]
VAULTING FOR VICTORY
Vaulting is often described as gymnastics on a pony. It involves up to six vaulters performing gymnastic or dance style
ASKPONY: RE-SCHOOLING AN OTTB
Q: I’ve just moved onto horses, and my new OTTB is incredibly strong and runs at every opportunity. How do
ASKPONY: WATER TREADMILL
Q: How do water treadmills help ponies? A: We’re lucky to have water treadmills for ponies in South Africa. These
TENDONS AND LIGAMENTS
Tendons and ligaments are essential structures in your pony’s body. They work together with muscle and fascia to create movement
GETTING READY FOR YOUR FIRST SHOWJUMPING COMPETITION
So you’ve nailed your jumping course in your lessons, and your instructor tells you that you’re now ready for your
COAT COLOUR CRASH COURSE
Sometimes coat colours can get confusing, especially because ponies and horses come in so many different breeds, shapes and sizes.
GROWTH RINGS
Growth rings can appear for lots of reasons and are often misinterpreted by owners as being signs of laminitis. More
STRETCH IT OUT
Stretching is something we often forget to do with our ponies, but it really is a great way to end