Without fail, as soon as the days get shorter and your horse’s coat starts getting fuzzier, we seem to find ourselves knee-deep in “mud season”, usually lovingly referred to as autumn. This is the best time to stay on top of thrush, and keep it under control before it gets into their sole, if you know what …
Product Review: Fiske’s Hoof & Hide Balm
It’s been one month into the trial and yet even after one week I could have had a lot to say. Mainly, that this product is actually quite amazing. I regret not taking before and after pictures, but Mr. P’s hooves were so shameful it was… better left in the past. And that just goes …
Improve your Riding with Anatomy of Dressage
Getting right down to the core elements of rider position, effect and influence, Anatomy of Dressage by Heinrich Schusdziarra and Volker Schusdziarra is a staple of the dressage (or any!) rider to truly understand their body in the saddle and how best to use it to for desired effect. Originally translated from German and now co-published …
Develop the Canter: Strengthen the Transition
To aid in the development of a better, more-balanced canter make the first stride a good one. For best results with this exercise, it is important to have a good warm-up and a forward, active trot established. On a twenty metre circle at the trot, spiral inward to a 15 or 10 metre circle (small …