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Study: Your Horse Can Tell You Whether It Wants Its Blanket On or Off

A study concludes that the horse – if it could choose – would prefer to have its blanket off...

Does Your Horse’s Zodiac Sign Match Them?

Have you ever considered that your horse also has a zodiac sign? And have you considered whether it actually...

2 Exercises to Manage Nerves During Riding

Do you experience that nervousness and tension in the body can affect your performance in the saddle? Some feel...

Veterinarian: Three Things Make for Durable Horses

The horse is inherently a creature of the wild, built in a way that makes it a remarkable athlete....

Did you know? – 6 historical facts about the different disciplines

Riding is not just riding. The tradition of using horses for sports and participating in competitions is ancient, encompassing...

A Fantastic Horse Life Without Eyes: Meet Blind Endo

Do you know Endo? Often referred to as "Endo the Blind", he underwent surgery a few years ago due to...

The Importance of Horse Welfare

Good horse welfare should be a given. Unfortunately, some people acquire horses or ponies without having the necessary prerequisites...

Portrait: Olympic Gold Medalist Rodrigo Pessoa

The 1992 Barcelona Olympics showcased Brazil's equestrian talent with both the oldest and youngest rider of the event on...

New Decision: Helgstrand Takes the TV2 Case to the High Court

There has just been an update in the case regarding TV2's hidden recordings at the Helgstrand Dressage stud, which...

Expert: Use long lines when you want to teach your horse something new

Does it require training? How do you know if you're doing it right? And isn't it difficult to prevent...

The Difficult Emotions: Showjumper on Dealing with an Injured Horse

Most riders have suddenly found themselves with an injured horse or have been injured themselves. For the horse, it...

This is why it’s not so bad to be a rider…

Life with a horse is not always easy. Most of the time, it's a pleasure, but there can also...

Strengthen the Bond with Your Horse – Learn Tricks

Here is the first of three articles that will help you strengthen your bond with your horse, especially when...

Got a handle on the shoes? – Special shoes

Part 3 Do you have control over whether your horse is wearing the right shoes? Horse shoes are not just...

23 Things You Might Not Know About Horses

We have delved deep and found 25 facts – some are crazier than others! It's not just about the...

The Details That Make You a Better Dressage Rider

Would you like to score higher percentages in front of the judges or ensure that you continue to progress...

Portrait: Emmelie Scholtens, Dutch young horse Champion

Emmelie Scholtens was born into the world of equestrianism. Her mother was a breeder, so horses were always a...

Elevate Your Riding Arena’s Performance

with the Ebb&Flow System from OTTO-Arena System ADVERTORIAL Even though watering the arena is very important to keep it in...

Portrait: Marieke van der Putten’s patient rise to the top

Marieke van der Putten has spent the majority of her riding career in the shadows of other riders. Like...

Remember The Well-being Of Your Horse When You Move It

Moving your horse to a new stable is not only energy-consuming for the owner but can also be a...

Help the Hooves: Thrush in Horses

In addition to ensuring that the horse gets enough water and food, goes out in the fresh air every...

The Hand – The Perfect Measuring Unit in the Stable

How high should the noseband be? Is there enough shoulder clearance in front of the saddle? Is the girth...

6 Things Your Horse Always Does When You’re Busiest

Sometimes you'd think they've planned it all! On the days when you're busiest and least appropriately dressed for a...

The Horse – A Four-Legged Therapist

Frustrations. Love. More frustrations. Even more love. Sure, the horse may drain my wallet and increase my worries. Sure,...

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