INSULIN RESISTANCE
Insulin resistance is, unfortunately, a very common problem in our horses and ponies but is often not spotted by owners […]
COOLING MYTHS – BUSTED
Cooling ponies with cold water does NOT: Cause muscle damage Cause laminitis Induce shock Give ponies heart attacks Prevent ponies
POLEWORK DISTANCES
Here’s a list of polework distances to help you lay out exercises at home. As you can see, there is
RIDING WITHOUT STIRRUPS
It may surprise you to hear that riding with stirrups is not a form of torture devised by your instructor
MOUNTED GAMES
Text: Skye Littlefield Mounted Games are an equestrian sport requiring exceptional horsemanship and skill, where you’ll compete in a range
TOO HOT TO HANDLE
With the hot weather here this summer, preventing our beloved ponies from overheating becomes a genuine concern, especially when we
BUSTING THE ‘NAUGHTY PONY’ MYTH
There is no such thing as a naughty pony! Here we explain why… The brain To begin, let’s look at
ASKPONY: HC/HORS CONCURS
Q: What does competing ‘hors concours’ (HC) mean? A: Most of the time when we go to shows we are
ASKPONY: WOLF TEETH
Q: What are wolf teeth? A: Wolf teeth are small, pointed teeth that appear when the horse is between five
ASKPONY: DO YOU HAVE TO PLAIT YOUR PONY FOR DRESSAGE?
Q: Do you have to plait your pony for dressage? A: In short, no. You don’t ‘need’ to plait your