I’m constantly impressed with Hannah’s dedication – while many of us don’t ride if we’re having an off day, the challenges our para-equestrian riders face, and overcome, every day is inspirational.
In this video, Hannah is saddling up her horse, Luce, on a bad day when she’s too tired and too sore to walk or even stand up without leaning on something, in this it’s usually Luce, when she’s getting on.
For anyone interested Luce will be on the market next month (october 2010) contact Hannah if you’re interested he is Medium/Advanced ready to go PSG
Next time you visit your local feed and tack store, peruse the horse supplement section. Chances are you will find at least one that claims to have a “calming” effect on horses. Whether or not these supplements live up to these claims is debatable, but what is clear is that behavioral problems are of prime concern to owners, and they are more than willing to try supplements or treatments that might help calm their stressed, nervous, or excitable horses. » Read more: Does Feeding Affect Behavior?
This code is designed for everyone involved in the holding and care of horses in boarding stables and agistment or riding centres, including trail riding and trekking. By adhering to the code, people involved in these industries are demonstrating to the general community their concern for the welfare of the animals in their care. » Read more: NSW Animal Welfare Code of Practice No 3 – Horses in Riding Centres and Boarding Stables
If you’ve been around reiners or reining enthusiasts, you’ve probbly heard them talk about “fencing” a horse. This training technique involves teaching a horse to run and stop right at a fence or wall and then, right at the wall, put in a sliding stop.
It’s part of the training program for most horses, but it has advantages for any horse in any discipline. It teaches horses to:
–travel straight
–stay between the rider’s hands and legs
–steer easily
–accelerate gradually in response to the rider’s cues » Read more: Fine tune your stops
Welcome to Riding Academy.
My name is Marijke de Jong
In this video you’ll discover more about the natural point of weight of the horse and its consequences. Asymmetry leads to a natural point of weight that is not exactly in the middle of the horse an diagonal imbalance. » Read more: Diagonal Imbalance of a horse – Natural Asymmetry
Marketing claims regarding the virtues of fat in equine diets are plentiful. Statements such as “Added dietary fat for improved performance,” “Increased stamina,” “Calm energy,” or “Improved coat and hoof condition” abound. Indeed, at times it is easy to conclude that an increase in dietary fat is the solution to anything that ails a horse–the proverbial “best thing since sliced bread.” Contrast this sentiment with the prevailing attitude toward dietary fat among human nutritionists and physicians. Diets high in saturated fat and cholesterol have long been associated with the development of coronary heart disease (when deposits of fat and cholesterol cause a narrowing of the arteries that supply blood to the heart, resulting in damage to the heart muscle). High-fat diets have also been blamed for the current epidemic in obesity throughout the Western world. However, this issue is hotly debated, and there now is evidence that consumption of excess sugar, rather than fat, underlies the tendency to gain weight. » Read more: Is Dietary Fat Really Healthy?
Australian eventing riders are admired around the equestrian world. The Olympic Games record of the Australian eventing team is testament to the quality of eventing riders produced in Australia.
But what is it that makes these riders so special? This book, An Eventful Life, provides an insight into the lives of five elite Australian eventing riders; Sonja Johnson, Megan Jones, Shane Rose, Wendy Schaeffer and Stuart Tinney. They are all Olympic medalists, they are all currently competing and they are all based in Australia. An additional chapter on an up and coming rider, Emma Scott, gives an insight into how younger Australian riders vying to take over from these champions view the world of professional equestrian sport. » Read more: An Eventful Life
Dual Bronze-medal winning Paralympian, Georgia Bruce, is pleased to announce her new Horse Training Club.
Georgia Bruce and an experienced team of HorseTraining.org Professionals are here to help you with technical advice, coaching, support and guidance. » Read more: Georgia Bruce horse training club
Mr Stanhope said the plan includes several recommendations arising from a Standing Committee’s inquiry into the draft management plan including new rules relating to the use of the park for horse riding and events.
“More stringent rules have been applied to the use of the park for recreation including restrictions on the areas of the reserve that can be used for events,” Mr Stanhope said. “The plan also commits the Government to developing a policy to guide the assessment of applications for events within the Park.
“The plan requires horse riders to keep at least 30 metres away from historic huts and creeks in order to protect these fragile areas from potential damage.”
The plan comes into effect on 24 September unless the Assembly votes to disallow it.
A few things of particular interest to horse riders:
