ASKPONY: LAMINITIS
Q: My pony got laminitis last spring and the veterinarian said it happened because he ate too much grass. How […]
OUR TOP 10 TIPS FOR KEEPING YOUR PONY SOUND
Plan regular visits from your farrier As the saying goes, ‘no foot, no horse’ and your farrier is the best
ASKPONY: FILLER FEAR
Q: My pony is generally very forward going and happy to jump. However, the second you introduce any type of
ASKPONY: RESCUING A DONKEY
Q: We’re thinking of rescuing a donkey. Can ponies and donkeys live well together, or will I need to separate
TRAINING TROUBLESHOOTING – SEPARATE, ISOLATE, RECOMBINE
Text: Shelley Wolhuter There is a famous old saying that goes, “Methods are many, principles are few”, and this is
PLAITS – HOW TO DO THEM
With Horse of the Year around the corner, it’s a great time to practice your plaiting skills to get your
RAIN SCALD
What is rain scald? Rain scald is a skin condition caused by bacteria called dermatophilus congolensis. These are the same bacteria
IMPROVE YOUR SEAT AND BALANCE WITH EXERCISES ON THE LUNGE
Text: Rhiannon Cecil Everyone wants to be more balanced in the saddle, and riders of all levels have lunge lessons
ASKPONY: ENCOURAGING DRINKING
Q: My pony never seems to drink enough water. I already soak his hay and add water to his feed,
ASKPONY: LOZENGE OVER FRENCH LINK
Q: What are the benefits of a bit with a lozenge over a normal French link? A: Most horses and