TWIST AND TURN – RIDING ACCURATE TURNS
Whether you’re a budding showjumping or dressage diva (or a bit of both!), you need good steering to succeed! Being […]
ASKPONY: PHYSIOTHERAPY BENEFITS
Q: Why is physiotherapy good for my pony? A: Physiotherapy can help your pony to move more freely and to
ASKPONY: MUCOUS MEMBRANES
Q: What colour should my pony’s mucous membranes be? A: Your pony’s mucous membranes are found on his gums, in
SOLVING THE PONY PUZZLE – UNDERSTAND YOUR PONY BETTER
Text: Shelley Wolhuter When it comes to understanding your pony, it’s best to start at the very beginning with understanding
TEACH YOUR PONY TO SMILE
The ‘smile’ we are trying to create by teaching this trick is actually a perfectly natural behaviour for ponies called
THE ORIGINS OF THE BASOTHO PONY
Text: Skye Littlefield As their name suggests, Basotho ponies come from Lesotho, a land-locked country surrounded by South Africa. If
THE 3 F’S OF EQUINE WELFARE
Text: Shelley Wolhuter As horse and pony lovers, we do our very best to keep our beloved equines happy and
ASKPONY: HOW OFTEN SHOULD I HAVE LESSONS?
Q: Some people at my yard have lessons three or four times a week, but I can only have them
ASKPONY: DANDY BRUSH
Q: How do I use a dandy brush? I received one with my pony’s new grooming kit but have no
ASKPONY: EAR BONNETS
Q: Why do some people put ear bonnets on their ponies when they ride? A: Ear bonnets for ponies are