The Trainer
It’s not always easy to know the best way to look after yourself and your horse! Each month, Caroline Hegarty,…
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A Team Approach for Better Horse Care
Equitopia clinics are based on a team work approach because we believe different professional perspectives ensure the best outcomes for each horse.
Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS)
What is EMS? How common is it? How does a horse contract this disease? What’s being done to get a better understanding of the causes of EMS?
Setting up a successful training plan
Alja Kisilak from Slovenia writes about a number of important things to consider when setting up a successful training plan for your horse.
Getting Your Girth Right
Georgie Welge discusses the importance of girths and their impact on the wellbeing and movement of your horse.
Why is the Length in the Neck so Important?
Dr Karin Leibbrandt explores why many trainers are talking about length in the neck – what is it exactly and why is it so important?
Developing the “Natural Go” in the Young Riding Horse
Lotta Katrina Hinz, professional classic dressage instructor from Germany and Susanne Alloush, professional social worker /pedagogue and riding pedagogue discuss how to develop the ‘natural go’ in a young riding horse where our goal is to develop his natural desire to go forward.
Back Pain in Horses
Katja Porenta – equine bodyworker from Slovenia – discusses back pain in horses and offers some tips to help with this issue which unfortunately often goes unnoticed by riders.
Sending your Horse for Professional Training (Part 2)
Equine Behaviourist Justine Harrison discusses the issue of sending your horse away for professional training in this second part of a two-part blog post.
Sending your Horse for Professional Training (Part 1)
Many horse owners believe they lack expertise or confidence to train their horse – but is the solution to send him for professional training? Equine Behaviorist Justine Harrison discusses this issue in a two-part blog post.