Feeding Guidelines
With so much variety on the market today, it can be so hard deciding what feed to give your horse. I explain w
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A weekly plan to increase fitness
There are a couple of things to consider when working your horse. You need to do a variety of work that builds stronger muscles, develops clear lungs and increases heart function.
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Fitness TipsHorse FitnessThere is so much to learn about getting your horse fit but i’m going to start with basic tips and next week talk a little more in depth.- Balance schooling and exercise . Schooling helps build muscle fitness,discipline, suppleness. Exercise is walking,trotting, cantering in the paddock,up hills and forest with a happy free […]
See moreNo Foot, No Horse
No Foot, No HorseAfter weeks of rain and mud I thought I’d share a few tips from Farrier’s I trust. In an ideal world – it wouldn’t rain this much !!!In the next ideal you would put your horse in a yard for a couple of hours per day so the hooves get a chance to […]
See moreChangeable weather can lead to the “Rug Dilemma”
Changeable weather can lead to the “Rug Dilemma “Here is a bit of advice taken from an extract written by Wendy Gill. Wendy has some great articles on her site Equine Freelance. “Horses are very efficient at controlling their core body temperature when the environmental temperature is between around 5 to 25 oC, and in […]
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Spring Grass FeverIt’s that time again when the grass is causing hyper-sensitivity, excess energy and tight muscles. I spoke to vet Tim Montgomery from The Vet Centre in Pukekohe to get his advice. He warns that it’s not just a behavioural problem but also they are seeing lots of cases of Laminitis, even in hacks. Tim’s […]
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How to ride the “Tune Up” double.
Kirstin Kelly teaches how to ride the “Tune Up” double. This exercise is great to improve confidence and to sharpen the horse’s jumping technique.
See moreBend, Flexion and Circles.
Kirstin Kelly explains the importance of correct bend, flexion and how it affects riding a circle. Considering how much time spent riding circles it is imperative to get it right.
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Trotting The Vertical Jumping Exercise
Kirstin Kelly teaches a great exercise for building confidence and making the horses athletic . Kirstin teaches how to set up the exercise, the benefits and how to solve problems you may encounter.
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Grid number 1. Bounce to a One Stride.
Kirstin Kelly teaches her favourite grid. The bounce to the one stride, jumped both ways. Kirstin shows how to build it, the benefits and the how to fix problems you might have.This grid teaches horses to be quick and light on their feet and jump in a good shape.
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