Whether you are world renowned reining trainer, Clinton Anderson tacking up your high money winner for the hundredth time or just dipping your toes into the world of western disinclined riding, understanding the basics of western equipment and tacking up is essential. How to Tack Up with a Western Saddle – Picture from Pixabay As […]
When spring and summer really get underway the Grass begins to surge and horses are being let out for longer periods, there is one word that echoes throughout Equestrian Circles, Laminitis. Laminitis is an inflammation of the Laminae, which are structures responsible for cushion and support of the pedal bone within the horse’s hoof. When […]
Irish Dressage Team – L to R – Anna Merveldt, Judy Reynolds, Heike Holstein, and Kate Dwyer. The Irish Dressage Team make history today, to be the First Irish Dressage Team to Qualify for the Olympics. Not only that, the team is made up of All Ladies, they are known as our Girls in Green, […]
The Irish Sport Horse has been revered for its stamina, athletic ability and winning temperament. For decades Eager Buyers have travelled to Ireland in search of horses for hunting, leisure and competition, favouring the Irish Horse for its bravery, good looks, and soundness. I am among the many Equestrians who love the breed and I […]
Irish Sport Horse Magazine’s Jessica Soley caught up with International Paralympic Dressage Coach Clive Milkins, to discover what is involved when training and helping athletes achieve medals at this level. International Dressage Para Coach Clive Milkins Clive can you tell me how you got into working with horses? I come from a non horsey background, […]
The world of horse racing has always had an impressive history and a particularly intricate fascination with high fashion hats. But what makes this industry so remarkable is the young thoroughbred athletes that join the winner’s circle every year. There is no doubt that each horse has a unique ability to run a mile and […]
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In Sweden trials are now underway with a new bedding material that could make horse manure more attractive. It is made from the plant reed canary grass, which has high sustainability scores. Reed canary grass is a grass that grows along banks, ditches and damp meadows throughout Sweden. In the EU-funded GO-GRASS research project in […]
As Equestrians we work to train our horses to be as strong and flexible as possible. From road work to hill work, flatwork, lungeing, transitions, pole work, gymnastic jumping, you name it; we strive to have our horses comfortable, fit and happy in their work. However, horses being horses, it sometimes doesn’t matter whether you […]
I had the pleasure of catching up with our Irish Paralympian Michael Murphy recently, following his 2 incredible bronze medal wins at the FEI Para World Championships. Michael Murphy Para Dressage Rider – With Cleverboy and Dark Diamond Picture by Hubert Fischer We asked Michael a few questions to discover more about his journey with […]
As equestrians we are all about maintaining the well being and health of our horses. Following the amazing results I personally experienced when I had my horse treated by a Chiropractor more than 30 years ago, I subsequently trained to be a Chiropractor for both Humans and Horses, while also qualifying as a massage therapist. […]
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