Imposter Syndrome: The Confidence Thief in the Saddle
Imposter Syndrome: The Confidence Thief in the Saddle Ever found yourself in the warm-up ring, heart thumping, and wondering “What…
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The dangers of sleep deprivation in horses
Sleep is essential for life. The quality and quantity of a horse’s sleep directly affects their health and well-being. However,…
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Grade 1 International Para Dressage Rider Di Green- Why Lexi Needed a Year Off
In simple terms my beloved Lexi completely lost her nerve with me onboard. We tried everything to help her, with…
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Kissing Spine – Prevention or Cure?
Author Ella Attrill Dip Vet Phys IAAMT ESMT Kissing spine is when the dorsal spinous processes are too close together…
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Meet Budding Paralympian Chelsea Butcher
Hi, I’m Chelsea Butcher a para dressage rider competing in Grade 3 level. I’ve been involved in para dressage for…
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How to get your horse fit
The long winter months are drawing to a close, your horse may have had a winter holiday. Now is the…
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Mindset Madness
Everywhere you go these days everyone is talking about mindset. There is no hiding from it, whether inside or outside…
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‘Take the risk or lose the chance’
Name: Amanda ShirtcliffeHorse: Ranger (Owned by Averina Snow)FEI Classification Driver Grade: 1Driving credentials: Absolutely none! That’s right, you read that…
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Flaky Reiki or Science based therapy?
Reiki has been around for a long time. It emerged from Japan in the late 18 – early 1900s and…
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Post injury Rehabilitation
As a veterinary surgeon it is hugely satisfying to see a horse with a significant injury respond well to treatment…
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It was always going to be emotional!
Last Summer Winnie gave us the feeling that she was ready to come back into the world of Para Dressage.…
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Equihandee Bridle Buddy – The Ultimate Tack Storage Solution!
At Equihandee, we’re always looking for ways to make life easier for riders, and this time, we’re thrilled to introduce…
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Bringing Your Horse into Work? Tips To Get Your Horse Fit and Avoid Lameness
Many of you will be starting to get your horses fit with long-slow work. A good basis for increasing bone…
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How to take a horse from SHOES to BAREFOOT with Alex Ridgeway & Dr Mark Caldwell
With the trend for keeping horses barefoot coming to the fore in 2019 this video will tell you all you…
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Licking and chewing – submission or stress?
To gain insight into the function of licking and non-nutritive chewing behaviour in horses, a team of equine scientists from…
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8 Laminitis Myths Busted!
It is now widely acknowledged that laminitis is not a condition we only see in the summer months, and actually…
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Has your horse been diagnosed with Navicular? Learn more about what it means and the possible treatments available..
Author – Springhill Equine Clinic What is a “navicular”? The navicular is a small bone in your horse’s foot at…
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I’ve learnt as I’ve got older to really listen to what the people around me say about others
In the UK, approximately one in four adults suffer from a mental health problem each year. Personally, I think…
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Equestrian Charity Shop Opens Its Doors
We are so excited to bring this new venture to our Equestrian communities. The online store has an array of…
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Behind C with BD and Para Judge Alison Duck – What I am looking for when I judge a test
Episode 2. The 2nd part in our Dressage series ‘Behind C’ with top judge Alison Duck When I judge a…
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The Biomechanics of Engagement (part 2): The Essential Components of Self Carriage
Every rider, trainer and owner that cares about not damaging their horse needs to see the highly anticipated follow up…
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To rug or not?
Author: Equine Science Update Some horse owners routinely put rugs (blankets) on their horses all year round, however new research…
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Developing Your Horse’s Back: the Biomechanics of Engagement
Learn how to properly ENGAGE YOUR HORSE’S BACK through gymnastic stretches. EquitopiaCenter.com presents Art 2 Ride trainer Karen Loshbaugh and…
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Support the Para Equestrian Foundation’s ‘Unicorn Campaign’ and help fund the purchase of two very special horses for their Para Athletes
The Para Equestrian Foundation, a new non-profit community interest company dedicated to supporting para riders, has launched its ‘Unicorn Campaign’.…
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BEF Vaccination Update Statement
The British Equestrian Federation, in conjunction with the British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) and the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), has…
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Kesteven RiDeAbility…..overcoming adversity
Recently the RDA asked its member groups about what the concept of “partnership” meant to them. I hadn’t really thought…
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Kesteven RiDeAbility…a new decade begins
It’s been a few months since my last blog. Time goes so quickly – must be a sign of age! …
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Charities combine expertise to help horse owners cut costs not care
Member charities of the National Equine Welfare Council (NEWC) have collaborated to produce two practical guides; one to help…
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This is the remarkable story of Teddy and Clare who against all odds are now training Grand Prix despite every horse owners nightmare ‘a broken leg’.
Teddy broke his leg when he was 6 years old, 6 months after Clare purchased him. Clare was away on…
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Lofty the Therapy Pony introduces us to Star as his herd of Therapy Ponies grows
Hi! Lofty here again! Now…where did I get to? Ah, yes! I remember! Bertie and I had a surprise…a new…
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