Every equestrian has had that moment; you walk into the stable, and something just feels off. Your horse is usually eagerly poking his head over the stable door, but today he’s standing in the corner. He’s normally zippy on the lunge line, but today he seems stiff. As your coach, I see the highs and …
The gentle nuzzle of a velvety nose, the rhythmic pounding of hooves on soft ground, the undeniable thrill of soaring over a jump in perfect sync – these are the moments that draw us, unequivocally, to horses. As horse lovers, our bond with these magnificent creatures runs deep, often beyond words. But in recent times, …
For centuries horses have been our partners in work, transportation, and sport. But how we think about our relationship with horses has changed a lot over time, and thinking continues to shift with scientific advances that help us to understand increasingly deeply the ways of the horse and their complete welfare needs. In the past, …
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