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THE HORSE DECLARED AN ATHLETE.
Just mention animal welfare in equestrian circles, and you will be met with a swarm of ways in which horse owners deem their horses as equals. But the reality is far from the truth. For years, we have witnessed horses being started too early, pushed
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PERFECTING THE GROUND: A Guide to Equestrian Arena Surfaces.
Whether you are an Olympic hopeful or a leisure rider, the surface you ride on plays apivotal role in your equestrian experience. Not only does it imp
10 THINGS ANIMALS TAUGHT ME ABOUT… Grief
This column is more sombre, but we find ourselves in sombre times. It is also a little misleading, to be honest, because my other columns focus on t
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FINDING THE RIGHT BIT.
Choosing the right bit isn’t just a matter of tradition or trend. It’s about communication, comfort, and purpose. A well-fitted bit that suits the
Vaulting: Gymnastics on Horseback
Imagine standing gracefully on the back of a moving horse, arms outstretched, poised in harmony with every stride. This is vaulting – a breathta
ONE STEP AT A TIME.
In the narrative of life, there are those exceptional individuals whose resilience and spirit transcend the ordinary, etching their stories into our h
NO! Not the scales of training! Afraid so…
Because skipping the basics is why horses lose balance, riders lose feel, and partnerships lose harmony By Charlene Carroll Every rider dreams of a ho
The rider’s true test, Equitation.
Why equitation is all about finesse, feel and forming the perfect partnership. Equitation is a discipline that places the rider at the heart of the pe
Born to perform.
By Charlene Carroll South Africa’s horse world is a tapestry of breeds, from the hardy ponies of the veld to the noble imports that grace our dressa
It’s a Dogs Life
Researchers are now suggesting that perhaps we’ve been calculating it wrong all along, with recent studies indicating that young puppies age faster
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.
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
Pilates for Riders: Build a Stronger Seat in the Saddle
A strong, balanced rider makes for a happier, more responsive horse. Pilates is one of the best off-horse exercises to improve your riding by strength
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Your rider’s workout toolkit.
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Blaze brings horse health into focus
The art of standing still.
TRIUMPH IN THE TROT.
No foot. No horse.
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