I had the pleasure of attending the Para Dressage Ireland AGM last week. This was a Special AGM to honour our Paralympian Dressage Riders who have been performing so well over the past few years, particularly at the Tokyo Paralympics and the FEI Para Dressage World Championships this year. Headfort School – Picture Courtesy of […]
The Ukrainian Equestrian Charity Foundation (UECF) is proud to announce its partnership with Equilab, the leading equestrian tracking app, to launch a groundbreaking global challenge aimed at making a significant impact on the lives of horses in Ukraine. The ongoing war in Ukraine has taken a devastating toll on these innocent animals, leaving them in […]
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With the indoor competition season looming, you want to get your horse and yourself prepared to have the best season ever. You are both just getting ready, his feet are done, his teeth have been checked, the Inoculations are up to date, the saddle has been fitted, and now for the Chiropractor! Horse & Rider […]
Photo Source: showjumpingnostalgia.com During the 1970s, the Irish equestrian world bore witness to one of the most outstanding sport horses in the showjumping and eventing arena. He performed with great passion and evident pride as he swept the hearts and minds of thousands, shown through a combination of beauty and outstanding agility. With his unwavering […]
Luis Álvarez Cervera in Action – Picture provide by Luis Álvarez Cervera I caught up with Luis Álvarez Cervera recently, just before he headed to the Tokyo Olympics as the Showjumping Coach to the New Zealand Eventing Team. Luis is no stranger to the Olympics, the Spanish Rider has competed in no less than Six […]
The Suspensory Ligament plays such an important role in the horse’s locomotion, that it is no wonder that it becomes a site of injury in many competition horses. Therefore, it is very important for riders and trainers to be vigilant in the care and training of the horse so as to minimise the risk to […]
Yawning, we all do it, and with humans there is definitely a contagious element. The main suggestion in humans is that yawning is linked to low oxygen levels. However, this is not always the case and researchers believe that the fact that yawning seems so contagious in people,(i.e. when your friend yawns, chances are you […]
Usually when an Equestrian thinks of Pole work, it’s as an introduction to jumping. By getting the horse working happily over poles in the walk and trot and then canter, it provides the framework for the basis of Jumping. However, Pole Work has many more uses and benefits, which range from improving balance and rhythm […]
Horse’s do have better night vision than humans – Picture from Pixabay. I have often been asked, can horses see in the dark? While I previously thought that they do see better than humans in the dark, I have always believed that horses as a prey animal, would not have good night vision. So I […]
In the days gone by when it came to buying a Horse, being able to tell a horse’s age by looking at their teeth was not only a useful skill but a necessary one. When buying stock from fairs and marts, the horses of yester year did not always come with a passport, therefore, you […]
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