Horse management

How to apply a hoof poultice

Sunday Feb 8, 2015 9:00

Hoof abscesses are a common occurrence - here is a great little video showing how to properly apply a poultice and bandage your horse’s foot with some handy hints we love

The horse pre purchase examination

Wednesday Jan 28, 2015 18:26

Equine vet Christopher Elliott explains the veterinary Pre Purchase Exam so that when it comes time to purchase your next horse you will have a better understanding of the “vetting” process and be better prepared to make more informed decisions about your potential purchase

The five rules of saddle fitting

Tuesday Jan 27, 2015 9:15

While you have been relaxing and eating a bit too much over the Christmas period, the same may be true of your horse. It’s time to check that your saddle is fitting your horse correctly

A horse’s ECG at your fingertips

Monday Jan 26, 2015 17:33

We've finally found an app that is useful! This device, combined with a downloadable app, provides a mobile and wireless veterinary heart monitor that can produce ECGs in the palm of your vet’s hand via an iPhone

How to fit a snaffle bridle

Saturday Jan 24, 2015 13:09

Hve you checked recently if your bridle is fitting correctly? Liz Daniels of the British Grooms Association gives a quick refresher in this video

Are you ready for eventing in 2015?

Thursday Jan 15, 2015 12:13

The new competition season is just around the corner so it’s time to look at some areas you may need to brush up on (or off) such as tack, new rules, transport, training and, of course, your horse

Acupuncture treatment for horses

Sunday Jan 11, 2015 18:27

Deb Pace tells us more about the use of acupuncture for horses and in this video shows us the treatments used on Nicole Stewart’s 2* eventing horse Bells Park Archibald Prize

Equine Bushfire Survival

Monday Dec 22, 2014 12:13

Jenna Kelley was awarded the National Emergency Medal for her work in the 2009 Victorian fires known as 'Black Saturday' and is the founder of the Walking Forward Disaster Relief Team – here are her tips to prepare your property, your animals and yourself for this bushfire season

Three types of plaits for your horse's mane

Saturday Oct 4, 2014 8:42

Jimmie Schramm shows three types of plaiting (or braiding as our US friends like to say) in another great Evention video

The Myth of the Baucher Snaffle and Poll Pressure

Thursday Aug 21, 2014 18:25

The Baucher is a bit that is discussed amongst riders with questions such as - does the Baucher bit apply poll pressure or not, is it a leverage bit and should it be permitted as a snaffle in competition? Anita Marchesani takes a look at the Baucher bit

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