RIDING WITH A PLAN
When you plan out your ride in advance, you have a head start. Before your session, choose two or three […]
WHAT DOES MY INSTRUCTOR MEAN?
Here are five common instructions that you may be given during your lessons and why you should take note: “Heels
WHAT IS MY PONY SAYING? INTERPRETING VOCALISATIONS
You’ve probably heard your pony making a wide variety of sounds, especially when they’re happy, excited, or talking to other
ASKHQ: SPINNING PONY
Q: I have a pony who is well behaved most of the time, but sometimes he spins and then runs
ASKPONY: LOWER LEG SWINGING
Q: How can I stop my lower leg from swinging when I ride? A: You are not going to like
ASKPONY: FLY MASKS
Q: Is there a difference for my pony between a black mesh fly mask and a white mesh fly mask?
ASKPONY: BOX REST
Q: My pony is on box rest and hates it. How can I make it easier for him? A: Box
ASKPONY: WATER IN THE PADDOCK
Q: Does my pony need water in the paddock? A: Yes! All horses and ponies need water in the paddock,
ASKPONY: SIGNS A MARE IS ABOUT TO GIVE BIRTH
Q: What are the signs that a mare is about to give birth? A: Not all mares will show all
STEREOTYPIES – WHAT ARE THEY AND WHERE DO THEY COME FROM?
Text: Shelley Wolhuter, Founder of Libratum Equus In simple words, stereotypies are stable vices. They are unwanted and often harmful