INSULIN RESISTANCE
Insulin resistance is, unfortunately, a very common problem in our horses and ponies but is often not spotted by owners […]
Pony channel
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
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: 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