May 63 minImproving condition - it's a balancing act...Sophie Pickard continues her look at how to build your horse’s fitness Now you’ve started to get your horse fit, ready for the...
May 16 minTraining aids: resistance bandsChloe Mabbutt guides us through when, why and how to use core and hind-quarter resistance bands Resistance band systems have become...
Apr 86 minTraining aids: the pessoa Continuing her discussion of training aids, Chloe Mabbutt takes a closer look at the pessoa and other similar systems Pessoas/rope-pulley...
Apr 13 minFittening tips for horsesSpring is in the air and Sophie Pickard is looking at 'dusting off the cobwebs' to help you get your horse fit for the summer months,...
Mar 43 minGrazing muzzles - what you need to knowDr Kieran O'Brien, MA MVB(Hons) PhD MRCVS, advises how to use a grazing muzzle correctly Grazing muzzles have been shown to reduce grass...
Feb 185 minShould I use boots or bandages on my horse's legs?Rebecca Watson MSc RVN, asks are boots and bandages a necessity or just a fashion trend? As prey animals, horses evolved to be highly...
Jan 273 minRising on the correct diagonal is important, but why?Eva Marunova BHSAI PgDip BSc (Hons), explains why rising on the correct diagonal is so important Have you ever wondered why we are taught...
Dec 13, 20214 minWinter respiratory conditions in horsesRebecca Watson advises what to do if you horse has a winter respiratory condition During the cooler winter months, it is not unusual for...
Aug 20, 20213 minWhat is BEVA?Christine Keate takes a look at The British Equine Veterinary Association Most horsey folk have heard of BEVA – The British Equine...
Jul 27, 20216 minPerfect is the enemy of goodChrista Dillon reminds us that sometimes what we really need to do is just RIDE! When we learn to ride, we are taught how to hold the...
Jul 2, 20214 minOne small step for manChrista Dillon brings a personal aspect to sports psychology Sports psychology has been used to help athletes and competitors to improve...
Jun 18, 20214 minRider confidence – one size doesn't fit all!Christa Dillon continues her look at our often irrational fears when riding In the last article, we looked at how a real or perceived...
Jun 12, 20213 minSuccess comes in many shapes and sizesLiz Eaton BHS Performance Coach, explains how understanding biomechanics and conformation can be the key to success Tennis players...
Jun 4, 20214 minConfidence is a state of mind….Christa Dillon, digs into our irrational but often all too real, fears The old adage that ‘confidence is a state of mind’ is undoubtedly...
Jun 4, 20216 minHow do horses sleep?Rebecca Watson, advises what happens if a horse does not get enough sleep Sleep is like money, if you have enough you don’t tend to worry...
May 28, 20214 minFrom lockdown to competition readyChrista Dillon takes a light hearted look at the challenges of dragging ourselves back into civilisation There is no doubting the fact...
May 21, 20213 minHorses as teachers Rosie Withey BHSII, explains why being around horses is such a positive experience Time spent with horses leaves people feeling...
Apr 16, 20213 minBalance – how does a lack of it create tension?Liz Eaton BHSI, BHS Performance Coach, brings her insight into how horse and rider balance influence posture in training. It was during...
Mar 16, 20212 minHow do we create lift and impulsion?BHS performance coach Liz Eaton (BHSI), explains why it’s not all about the engine behind!