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Real questions from real riders Got a pony puzzle? You ask and we answer! Whether it’s weird behaviour, training troubles, […]
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ASKPONY: HORS CONCOURS
Q: What does competing ‘hors concours’ (HC) mean? A: Most of the time when we go to shows we are
ASKPONY: WOLF TEETH
Q: What are wolf teeth? A: Wolf teeth are small, pointed teeth that appear when the horse is between five
ASKPONY: PLAITING
Q: Do you have to plait your pony for dressage? A: In short, no. You don’t ‘need’ to plait your
ASKPONY: RUBBER BITS
Q: Are bits with rubber mouthpieces comfier than ones made of metal? A: Traditionally, rubber bits have been really popular
ASKPONY: STIRRUP LENGTH
Q: How long should my stirrups be for jumping? A: It used to be said that when you jumped, you
ASKPONY: WARMING UP IN LIGHT SEAT
Q: When warming up, is it best to canter in light seat? A: Yes. Getting out of the saddle and
ASKPONY: SLEEPY PONIES
Q: Why can horses sleep standing up? A: Horses can rest standing up but they can’t go into a deep
ASKPONY: LAMINITIS
Q: My pony got laminitis last spring and the veterinarian said it happened because he ate too much grass. How
ASKPONY: FALLING OFF
Q: I had a really bad fall recently, and I’ve lost my confidence. Do I just need to get back