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The Evolution of Equestrian Coaching

The Evolution of Equestrian Coaching

This evolution of pedagogy reflects our growing understanding of how people learn best

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Dr. Sue Dyson

How Can You Increase your Horse’s Welfare and also Boost Performance?

We have written a lot about the Ridden Horse Pain Ethogram (RHpE) developed by Dr. Sue Dyson and her team.

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Dysfunction in the Hoof

Recognizing Dysfunction in the Hoof

As an equine practitioner I see and work on numerous horses that have problems stemming from the hooves.

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Does your Saddle Fit?

How Well Does your Saddle Fit?

Finding a saddle that fits can be one of the most stressful things for riders.

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Groundwork and Liberty Training - Meg Brauch

Groundwork and Liberty Training - Part 1

Signs of relaxation as well as ways to help guide your horse to a more relaxed state

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Katja Porenta EEBW

Teach your Horse to Carry you Properly

As a bodyworker, I see a lot of young horses who have very similar tension patterns in their bodies.

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saddle fit with apprehension

Saddle fit vs Saddle fashion

So many people approach the topic of saddle fit with apprehension.

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Equine Complex Vertebral Malformation (ECVM)

Equine Complex Vertebral Malformation (ECVM)

Dissections of modern horses have revealed that a sizeable proportion of them.

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The Psoas Muscle

What Equestrians need to know about the Psoas Muscle – Part 1

At first glance, horses and humans are two very different animals, but if you look at us from an anatomical perspective, we are actually very similar.

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Clair Thunes

Why You should Feed your Horse before Work

Unlike us, horses constantly secrete stomach acid which sits in the lower portion of the stomach

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horses eating grass

A Healthy Posture for Horse and Rider

As responsible horse owners and riders, our goal is to keep our horses happy, healthy and strong.

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a look at the Horse’s TMJ

Unclenching the Jaw – a look at the Horse’s TMJ

Jaw clenching and TMJ immobility will end all impulsion, fluidity and suppleness in both horse and human.

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back skeletal parts

Improve your Hands and Rein Contact

Do your shoulders get tense when you ride? Have trouble keeping your hands quiet?

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Test – rounding response

Neck Bracing and Forelimb Pain – Part 2

Here’s a simple test you can do on your own horse at home.

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How horses cope with forelimb pain

Neck Bracing and Forelimb Pain – Part 1

Forelimb lameness is common enough that most horse owners can recognize the signs and symptoms.

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The principles of teaching a horse to find his vertical balance

How to teach a horse vertical balance

Most horses (and riders) are not aware that they actually are out of balance.

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Nose of a horse in vertical balance

Where is the nose of a horse in vertical balance?

One of the most difficult things to achieve and sustain in training your horse is the length in the neck.

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Core strength and core stability

Getting to the core of better riding

Core strength is a current buzzword in fitness and riding.

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horse lateral flexion

The importance of vertical balance for correct lateral flexion

A correct lateral flexion (sidebend) is equally divided over the entire spine from head to tail.

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horse vertical balance

The first step in training your horse

Vertical balance is an extremely important part of the training.

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horse vertical balance

Vertical balance – Why is it so important?

A horse out of vertical balance has more weight on one of his front legs.

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horses herd leader

Do horses really need a herd leader?

Some trainers base their methods on the idea that every horse needs a leader.

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Left to right balance of the horse

Vertical balance – An Introduction

Vertical balance is the balance in the vertical plane; the left to right balance of the horse.

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Equitopia’s Saddle fitter from the UK, Georgie Welge

Help! All of a sudden, my horse has rub marks under his saddle

In this post it explains why rub marks may appear under your horse’s saddle.

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horse’s muscles

Keeping an eye on muscles

The way the horse is trained will first be reflected in his muscles and connective tissue.

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