What is Strangles in Horses?
What is Strangles in Horses? Strangles is a highly contagious bacterial respiratory disease of horses that can spread rapidly through stables, agistment properties, training facilities and groups of horses. Whilst such a definition sounds
What Are Canter Leads?
What Are Canter Leads? Learning to canter is an exciting milestone for many riders, but before long you'll start hearing terms like "correct lead" and "wrong lead." While canter leads may seem
Why Do Some Horses Suffer Separation Anxiety?
Why Do Some Horses Suffer Separation Anxiety? Some horses can be left alone without a second thought, while others become highly stressed the moment their paddock mate disappears from sight. Separation
What Are Diagonals in Horse Riding?
What Are Diagonals in Horse Riding? If you've spent any time learning to ride, you've probably heard your instructor call out, "Check your diagonal!" For many riders, understanding diagonals is one of the first technical
Are there any benefits to lunging my horse?
Are there any benefits to lunging my horse? Lunging is often seen as a simple warm-up exercise, however when used correctly it can become an extremely valuable part of your
Should I Take my Horse’s Shoes Off During a Spell?
Should I Take my Horse’s Shoes Off During a Spell? For many performance horses, a spell is an important opportunity to mentally and physically reset between training and competition campaigns. One of the most common questions horse