Can horses feel what we feel?

As flight animals, horses are very responsive to human body language, so how does this impact performance, and how can we manage our emotions?

about 1 year ago

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Cross country cooling in cold weather

As the temperatures start to drop, Dr David Marlin advises how to manage hot horses in the colder weather.

almost 4 years ago

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Rider reactions

Often, one result of spending more hours in the saddle is being better equipped to take action as soon as you feel things aren’t going quite to plan. These quick reactions can be the difference between finishing on your dressage score and finishing in the dirt.

almost 4 years ago

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Four ways to better riding

Are there any riders among us who believe their bodies work as well as they should do? Whose lower back never hurts, whose joints always move flexibly and freely, whose body symmetry is as good as it can be?

about 4 years ago

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Nine exercises to improve accuracy

Riding with accuracy is important in every phase of eventing. From improving your centre lines and transitions in dressage to confidently tackling narrow fences and tricky lines on the cross country course. BE Master Coach, Caroline Moore, reveals a few of her favourite exercises to help your accuracy in all phases.

about 4 years ago

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Equine mental health

Stress is a natural physical reaction, often in response to events that threaten or upset us. It is not a bad thing in small doses, in fact, it is the body’s alarm system designed to keep us safe.

about 4 years ago

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