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The Rider’s Pain Free Back – Book Review

Back Problems bring many a Rider’s career to a grinding halt. As well as taking care of our horse’s health, we need to take care of our own, especially the structural wellbeing of your body. One of the most vulnerable parts of any Rider’s anatomy is his or her back. The Rider’s Pain-Free Back has [...]

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Dressage Site – Take a Look

I came across this site today – Dressage Not Stressage It’s a simple one page website which I would recommend you take a look at – it is a well presented site on various aspects of dressage.  The writer obviously knows her subject and writes with wit and humour as well.  It will only take [...]

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Horse Health – Tying Your Horse

Tying up syndrome can be a major health risk for any horse. Tying up syndrome, or Rhabdomyolysis, is found in horses that are often tied or do not get enough exercise. If you have a horse that will be tied up for any length of time, make sure that you talk to your vet about [...]

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Horse Facts – A Little Basic Anatomy

I wrote an article for another publication a couple of days ago about Laminitis, a crippling condition.  It occurred to me when doing this that among the horse facts any owner should know are a few basics of anatomy so I have put together some thoughts here. If you want  to be sure that you [...]

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Horse Management – Is Your Horse Traffic Shy?

This is the time of year when our thoughts turn to pleasant rides in the countryside to enjoy all the beauties of spring.  Many horses feel cooped up after the winter and it is so good to be out on a soft warm spring day, enjoying the fresh air and the freedom.  Riding out like [...]

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Dancing With Horses – A ‘Must’ For Equestrian Sports

Success in any equestrian sport is dependent on the rapport between horse and rider and it takes hard work to achieve that. Horses have personalities just like people and it is just as necessary to bear those in mind and work with them as it is with any social interaction. Dancing with Horses is an [...]

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