ASKPONY: RUBBER MOUTHPIECE
Q: Are bits with rubber mouthpieces comfier than ones made of metal? A: Traditionally, rubber bits have been really popular […]
WHY WARM UP?
Like any athlete, horses have to warm up to get their muscles, tendons and ligaments ready to work. They also
HORSE/PONY BREEDS: PRZEWALSKI’S HORSE
We will be kicking off our breed series looking at breeds of horses and ponies around the world with a
V-POLES – WHAT ARE THEY AND WHY USE THEM?
V-poles can be super helpful training tools if used correctly. They have a whole host of training benefits, including improving
ASKPONY: LAMENESS DETECTION
Q: I have realised that I really cannot see lameness and it makes me worry that I don’t see issues
PONY BREEDS: THE FELL PONY
We will be continuing our pony breed series by moving to Northwest England, where a rare and old pony breed
LEARN TO LUNGE
Lungeing is a super valuable tool for working on all of the things you do under saddle but without the
ASKHQ: FREE WORK
Q: The dressage judge described my pony’s free work as ‘lacking activity and stretch’. How can I work on this?
WHY DO WE GROUP HORSES INTO BREEDS?
Text: Christie Wolhuter In our HQ Pony Mag editions, we have been going through various pony breeds and showcasing their
ASKPONY: UPRIGHT SLEEPING
Q: Why can horses sleep standing up? A: Horses can rest standing up but they can’t go into a deep