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 […]
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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: 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
ASKPONY: ENCOURAGING DRINKING
Q: My pony never seems to drink enough water. I already soak his hay and add water to his feed,
ASKPONY: HOT SHOEING
Q: My farrier says my pony needs ‘hot shoeing’. What does this mean? A: ‘Hot shoeing’ is something farriers often
ASKPONY: SENIOR PONY CARE
Q: What are the best things I can do to help care for my senior pony? A: Lots of ponies
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