Horse riding: Not where the boys are, but why?
At dressage shows especially, it is almost painfully obvious how few boys there are riding and competing.
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Training
How strategic learning led me on the path to rehabilitation
“Rehabilitation is a process; it is a journey; it is hard work; it is life.”
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Trainer reaches out to help humans learn the language of the horse
If the horse could speak, they might say the “relationship” is tumultuous, at best.
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How low should you go? The long and short of long and low
“There are two neck postures, long for work and high for parade.”
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Saddle fit for the rider an often overlooked piece of the puzzle
Stirrup bar placement and rider leg length the key, says Jochen Schleese.
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Rhythm and cadence: Should you slow it down or speed it up?
The concept of cadence is a fundamental principle of locomotion.
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The rhythm of the horse: Is stretch-shorten the key?
“If you listen to their breath, you will feel their heart.”
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Scientists drill down into rider movement in the saddle
Data from top rider could help coach others in correct motion.
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Easy does it: Teaching your horse to load on a trailer
Trailer loading a horse should never be a confrontation, writes Neil Davies.
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The mental challenges of being a horse in the modern age
Study indicates horses can suffer a depressive-like state.
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Notion of “crazy” chestnut horses dismissed by researchers
Greater boldness may be behind the reputation of chestnuts.
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Near enough isn’t good enough when working with horses
Saying a horse lacks respect is blaming your horse instead of yourself.
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Equine symptomatic lameness: Don’t saddle your horse for a world of pain
Poor saddle fit can be a major cause of lameness, writes Jochen Schleese.
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Muscle up: And may its force be with your horse
Many layers are involved in equine performance and soundness.
Read moreWhy you should start out with a quiet horse, not a fixer-upper
The older the horse, the more difficult gaining his trust becomes.
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True or false? Researchers put safety hypotheses to the test
What factors influence protective behaviors the most?
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Leveraged bits only modestly increase poll pressure in horses – study
Tension applied to reins tended to move bit backwards in the mouth.
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Bad dressage test? Blame it on your inferior parietal cortex
Just when you need that finesse and control, it all falls apart.
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“Move it or lose it” to keep horses sound, but ignore the judging scorecard
Muscles and bones actively remodel in response to exercise stresses.
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Opening the stable doors from lameness to soundness
The horse’s deeper structures are the foundation of athletic performance.
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