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 […]
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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: EAR BONNETS
Q: Why do some people put ear bonnets on their ponies when they ride? A: Ear bonnets for ponies are
ASKPONY: FLOATING TROPHY
Q: What is a floating trophy? A: Floating trophies are trophies that are given out each year at a specific show.
ASKPONY: YEARLINGS
Q: What do I need to know about my yearling? A: A yearling is a colt or filly between the
MAKE A ROSETTE
Making a rosette is a fun and creative way to celebrate your achievements. Here’s a basic guide to making a
INSULIN RESISTANCE
Insulin resistance is, unfortunately, a very common problem in our horses and ponies but is often not spotted by owners