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Deadly in the paddock.
By Charlene Carroll South Africa’s climate is tough, and when drought or winter thins the grazing, poisonous plants are more likely to be eaten by hungry horses. Some are common garden ornamentals, others are hardy weeds that thrive along roadsides
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Reading Between the Ears
They don’t speak our language, but they’re always speaking. Understanding the body language of horses. Spend enough time around horses, and you’
Harnessing Horsepower: The Ineos Grenadier
In South Africa, where the roads are as rugged as its people, and there is an unrelenting and not-so-subtle need for adventure, there is always room f
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Knowing your distances.
Understanding stride length, rhythm, and distances is the key to safe, confident, and consistent jumping, for both horse and rider. Showjumping is as
Where silence stretches the soul.
Slow travel and vast horizons in the Camdeboo National Park Some landscapes ask for your attention. Others demand it. The Camdeboo National Park does
Stride Equine Research: A Trusted Name with a Bold New Look
Striding into the future with the same care, science, and trust you’ve always known. For years, horse owners, trainers, and veterinarians across Sou
The art (and science) of saddle fitting.
Getting it right takes more than a tape measure and a template Saddle fitting is one of those quietly crucial topics in the horse world, a subject eve
Let them ride, This is SANESA.
On a crisp winter morning, trailers begin to line up long before the first show bell rings. Ponies peer over stable doors, school blazers hang neatly
SHOWING: A Timeless Tradition for Every Equestrian.
There’s a timeless elegance to traditions rooted in history, and Showing is no exception. This equestrian discipline harks back to an era when kings
Rider’s Workout Toolkit: Arms of steel for softer hands
By Charlene Carroll A rider’s arms play a delicate balancing act. Too weak, and you’ll struggle to keep a steady contact; too tense, and your hors
The perfect paddock.
Creating a safe and happy home for your horse By Charlene Carroll A lush paddock is every horse owner’s dream. A serene, green haven where horses ca
Five ways to practice digital mindfulness.
By Charlene Carroll Scrolling, liking, sharing. It’s second nature, right? Yet in the blur of online life, we often forget that what we post and how
THE SCIENCE OF THE SADDLE.
PETER MENET’S APPROACH TO PAIRING HORSE AND SADDLE. The relationship between a horse and its saddle is a delicate balance of science, biomechanics,
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