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Training
Fear-free Horse Training, by Neil Davies
Australian trainer advocates “less is more” and having the horse build in confidence.
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Too much flexion increases conflict, say German researchers
Nearly 90% of studied dressage horses overbent during warm-up.
Read moreCross training for horses – does it work?
Experts say equine cross training spreads the level of stress over more muscles and joints.
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Protecting horses from farm hazards
Owners need to identify hazards and tackle the risk, an expert says.
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Practical steps to avoid the horrors of a barn fire
Sensible tips from experts to minimize the risks of a stable blaze.
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Four-year probe casts light on arena surfaces
Paper highlights complexities of the horse-hoof-surface interaction on arenas.
Read moreHoof it! Why your horse needs to keep moving
Many equine problems could be alleviated and nonexistent if horses had the freedom to move.
Read moreOverstepping the mark: the mystery of engagement
A complex mechanism is involved in hind leg engagement and the mastery of balance.
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Researchers probe influence of dressage rein tension
Importance of consistency in rein tension highlighted in German study.
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Extreme Makeover: Paddock Edition – tips for making your horse’s home healthier
Easy ways to help your horse live as nature intended.
Read moreThe six points of saddle fitting
These points will help ensure the horse can carry the rider comfortably in a saddle.
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Stretching the neck: fairytale or reality
Simplistic thinking often directs theories such as lowering the neck elongates the back muscles.
Read moreResearchers probe pressure from nosebands
Noseband worn applied with “two-finger” rule still exerted large pressure pulses during work.
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Whip use in showjumping probed
Showjumping faults more likely among riders who carry a whip, according to researchers.
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Famous Pavlov experiment carried out on horses
French researchers go a step further, finding temperaments play an important part in response.
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Horse training: Are you a good boss?
Boring routines, picky bosses, limited rewards. Little wonder horses buckle under stress.
Read moreLavender aroma found to calm horses – research
Fifteen minutes of aromatherapy with lavender essential oil reduced the heart rate in horses.
Read moreBenefits of rising trot identified in research
Dutch researcher also delved into the complexities of the riding position of jockeys.
Read moreThe way to a horse’s heart is through food, study shows
The motivational power of a tasty treat far outweighs the pleasure of a rub on the withers.
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