sBs – Jumping to the Top

January 19th, 2016
It is really nice when a breed society welcomes you with open arms - and that is exactly what happened with the Belgian studbook, sBs... Read Article Comments Off on sBs – Jumping to the Top
 

FEI World Breeding Young Eventing Championships 2015

January 15th, 2016
Alas I was not able to get to Lion d’Angers for this year’s Young Eventing horse championships, but even from the other side of the world it is possible to see some interesting developments in the breeding of horses for eventing. Read Article Comments Off on FEI World Breeding Young Eventing Championships 2015
 

Colleen Brook talks with George Morris

January 14th, 2016
Colleen Brook rides at the first George Morris clinic in Australia - and interviews George Read Article Comments Off on Colleen Brook talks with George Morris
 

Exercise: Toe Taps

January 12th, 2016
In part one, we looked at how to find blockages in your back and what to do to help get rid of them. In part two, we are going to look at an exercise that really hones in on the core. Read Article Comments Off on Exercise: Toe Taps
 

Frozen Semen: Why is it different?


Historically, the insemination of mares with frozen stallion semen often resulted in disappointing results and high veterinary bills. There have been considerable advances in recent years in how stallion semen is frozen and how mares bred with frozen semen are managed in order to achieve good pregnancy rates... Read Article 1 Comment »
 

Exercise: Clams


In part three, Rebecca Ashton introduces the exercise, Clams. This is a common exercise in pilates classes; here Rebecca explains how it will help your riding. This exercise allows you to use your legs individually and precisely; creating clearer communication with the horse.  Now that we have brought awareness to our core, this month we are […] Read Article Comments Off on Exercise: Clams
 

Exercise: Shoulder Stability


The control of our upper body should be focused in what we term the shoulder girdle. This is the area that wraps around us like a corset just under the shoulder joints. Read Article Comments Off on Exercise: Shoulder Stability
 

Exercise: Shoulder Mobility


In this exercise, we will look at shoulder joint mobility and independent hands. Read Article Comments Off on Exercise: Shoulder Mobility