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Fuel for Performance: Energising Your Day with Healthy Eating
Equestrians know the importance of fuelling their horses correctly, but what about their own nutrition? The physical demands of riding, stable chores, and long competition days call for a diet that provides sustained energy, promotes recovery, and ke
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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
When the GB star became World champion…
Written by: Sophie Baker https://www.fei.org/stories/sport/eventing/great-performances-ros-canter-allstar-b-tryon 13. Ros Canter & Allstar B, Tryo
THE HORSE DECLARED AN ATHLETE.
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Report horse abuse – it is the right thing to do
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Endurance Riding: The Ultimate Test of Grit and Partnership
Endurance riding is a test of strategy, resilience, and the unbreakable bond between horse and rider—far more than just a race against the clock. As
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
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
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
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
Tradition, Precision and the Thrill of the Charge in Tentpegging
There’s a unique silence that falls over the crowd just before a rider explodes down the track. A blur of muscle and speed, eyes locked on a tiny re
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 h
Imposter Syndrome
Fake It Til You Make It Many high achievers share a dirty little secret….. deep down, they feel like frauds and that their accomplishments are purel
FANGIO’S – A Restaurant with Racing Roots
A Taste of the Mediterranean in the Heart of Horse Country. Nestled within the tranquil surrounds of Inanda Country Base in Kyalami, Fangio’s brings
Rooted in Tradition, Riding Toward Tomorrow: The Story of South African Pony Club
On any given weekend across South Africa, in dusty arenas and shady paddocks, you’ll find young riders tacking up ponies with practiced hands, chatt
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