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Want to ride with more balance, confidence and control? A stronger, more supple body can make all the difference. Cross-training off the horse isn’t just for elite athletes, every rider can benefit from exercises that build strength, improve flexib
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2026 when the horse takes centre stage.
Can someone please lunge this horse? By Charlene Carroll Every twelve years, the horse steps into the spotlight in the Chinese zodiac. For eques
Tight Nosebands Under Scrutiny
After decades of non-standardised methods of measuring noseband tightness, as of May 1, 2025, the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) will have
The art (and science) of saddle fitting.
The perfect paddock.
Keep your horse warm this winter.
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The Emotional Lives of Horses
More Than Just Herd Instinct? Do They Really Miss Their Friends? Spend enough time around horses, and you’ll see it – two best friends grazing
A true ally in the fly battle!
Ask any horse owner about their biggest challenge, and flies are sure to be near the top of the list. From stable flies and house flies to midges and
Scammers who speak horse.
How online fraudsters have learned the language of the equestrian world The horse world has always relied on trust. We buy horses on reputation, recom
Lessons from the judge’s box.
From missed bells to tack troubles, Equestrian Life catches up with an FEI judge on the most common mistakes that catch you out in the showjumping rin
Get Stronger in the Saddle
Want to ride with more balance, confidence and control? A stronger, more supple body can make all the difference. Cross-training off the horse isn’t
Head Up. Heels Down.
Like most sports, there are athletes with exceptional natural ability who compete at the top levels, those who aren’t naturally blessed but who work
SAFETY FIRST, ALWAYS!
Beneath the surface of the equestrian sport is a pressing issue that demands our attention: the imperative need for enhanced safety measures. While co
Report horse abuse – it is the right thing to do
By South Africa Equestrian Federation (SAEF) Horse abuse in equestrian sports encompasses a range of harmful practices, from physical violence like wh
Why Safeguarding Matters in Equestrian Sport?
1. Protecting the vulnerable In equestrian sport, as in many others, children, young people, and adults with physical, mental or social vulnerabilitie
Nothing goes to waste.
From baling twine to bottles, South African riders are finding creative ways to go greener at home and at the yard By Charlene Carroll There’s a say
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