by Carmen Wright | Nov 9, 2022 | Uncategorized
The discussion around the feeding of oats is filled with truths, myths and misjudgments. The reputation of oats is destroyed and the trend of expensive muesli without oats (but with heaps of sugary molasses), especially when it smells delightful is ever growing. Many...
by Carmen Wright | Nov 9, 2022 | Uncategorized
Your horse walks halfway into the float and then abruptly stops just before the hind feet get on the ramp? Travels result in a stressed, sweat bathed horse? The utmost important task should not be just get the horse in somehow and close the ramp, which very well might...
by Carmen Wright | Nov 9, 2022 | Uncategorized
The value of training during handling (leading, feeding, brushing…) a horse and ground work before riding is often underestimated. Whether you are aware of it or not, every minute you spend with your horse you are teaching and training. The horse does not...
by Carmen Wright | Nov 9, 2022 | Uncategorized
Whether you are training a racehorse, a show jumper, a dressage star or an eventer – cross training will help to keep your horse’s body balanced and fit, to strengthen tendons and ligaments and last not least your horse’s mind engaged and happy. Training for a...
by Carmen Wright | Nov 9, 2022 | Uncategorized
Exercises that help activate the hind, increase strength and flexibility in the lower back and help connect the front to the “motor” in the back Transitions are the easiest way to get your horse to shift its weight to the back – when ridden correctly the transition is...
