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Saddle Fitting
Fitting a saddle perfectly to a horse is almost impossible. Changes in muscle, weight, disciplines performed, days off, lameness, stiffness and sometimes even the weather might make...
Horses by Yann Arthus Bertrand
Yann Arthus Bertrand was born in 1946 but didn't develop a passion for photography until the late 1970's, during a trip to Kenya with his wife...
The German Training Scale 2
*Cavalettis and Pole Work* The training scale is made up of six blocks, which interact with each other. Each word describes a stage in your horses training...
Don’t Be Too Hard On Yourself!
Everyone has those awful days where just everything goes wrong. From knocking your head on the doorframe before even getting started, to forgetting your riding boots, other...
Which Riding Glove Suits Best?
In this Issues test, we tried 4 different types of glove to see which one does the best job! Things we were looking for were fit, grip strength on dry and wet...
Equine Insurance
Sally Copeland from JLT Insurance explains the benefits of insuring your Horse. Sally Copeland, originally from the UK, moved to New Zealand in 2001. She...
The German Training Scale 1
The training scale is made up of six blocks, which interact with each other. Each word describes a stage in your horses training and each step can't be achieved without completing the previous...
A Guide to becoming a Clip Artist
Clipping is very useful and widely practised when bringing horses back into work after the coldest winter months or if worked throughout the cold season. It saves time after riding as the horse...
The Peruvian Paso in New Zealand
Ex Canadian lady Sharon du Nasement has always called a Peruvian Paso her own. When she migrated to New Zealand in 1989 she realised that not many people were aware of the breed,...
Stretching for Good Riding Posture
by Valee Moore Here is a fantastic stretch that releases the superficial and deep spinal muscles and straightens the spine that will help your riding posture. This stretch lifts and opens...
How To Deal With Infectious Bacteria On Your Horse Farm
*It is vital* to accept that the risk of infection increases astronomically with larger numbers of horses having contact with one another. *It maybe impossible* to avoid contact with infections which are windborne (carried...
Equine Insulin Resistance
*Insulin resistance* is where the body's cells are no longer sensitive to insulin. This means that the sugar in the horse's blood cannot get into the cells to produce energy in the horse. The...
Help! I Can’t Catch My Horse
If you are one of those owners who owns a horse that has developed the idea: That quality time spent involves the owner lovingly chasing after it whilst it playfully avoids being caught....
Going Bitless
Alternative Method or Instant Happiness for Everyone? Until recently, bitless riding has been either performed skilfully by western riders or used by "alternative" riders. Most traditional dressage riders, be it classical or modern,...
A Quick Guide To A Happier, Healthier Horse On A Budget
Having owned quite a few horses in my life, in a few different countries, I had to learn about feeding my horse appropriate amounts and keeping him in good condition with the feed...
What is Atypical Myopathy and can it Kill your Horse?
Atypical Myopathy is a fungus in the ground and it comes out in certain conditions, mainly when there has been heavy rainfall, a lack of frost and an increase in relative humidity for several...
The Lazy Horse Diet
We all get lazy at times, and horses are no exception. However, having to deal with a lazy horse can be a bit frustrating, and difficult. In order to get a better handle...
Update on Kinglake Riders Club
Firstly-Kinglake Pony Club and Kinglake Riders share 3 acres which was gifted to Kinglake community and is run by a Trust committee. The grounds were totally...
Time Saving Tips for you Horse
In the dark depth of winters we need all the time saving tips we can get! So here are a few to help you get back in front of the fire quicker! *Only...
Hendra virus – information for industry - 9 June 2010
New funding for Hendra virus research announced The Bligh Government has announced a $1.5 million investment over 3 years in the 2010-11 State Budget...
Latest Comments
Jennie Boerema on The Peruvian Paso in New Zealand
A great article! I am happy to let you know the importation of horses nowadays...
Pauline on A Quick Guide To A Happier, Healthier Horse On A Budget
Hi again,
please also let me know if any of you would be interested in an...
Pauline on A Quick Guide To A Happier, Healthier Horse On A Budget
Hi Renae,
a lot of people recommend the "New Zealand Horse Minerals" together with "Alleviate" or...
Renae on A Quick Guide To A Happier, Healthier Horse On A Budget
What are the minerals you recommend?.
Sue Parkinson on Going Bitless
Don't know where you got your info but the Parelli program does not use side...
