Mannix Equestrian Centre
Mannix Equestrian Centre is a family run yard in Walthan, between Ashford and Canterbury in Kent offering riding school activities, livery yard, a pony
View ArticleDressage Riding | Training the Dressage Horse
Dressage riding and training the dressage horse. Covering dressage disciplines including classical dressage and providing a few dressage tips and secrets
View ArticleHorse Riding in Lincolnshire, England
Helping you find equestrian facilities and horse riding in Lincolnshire. From livery yards to tack shops and equestrian centres. All you and your horse need
View ArticleGrooming a Horse | Horse Training and Horse Care
Properly grooming a horse is essential particularly when your horse is stabled. Grooming not only picks up immediate problems that might become serious if left undetected, but also strengthens the bond...
View ArticleHorse Sarcoids the Types and Causes
Horse Sarcoids the symptoms, possible causes and treatment of equine sarcoids. Should you buy a horse with equine sarcoids.
View ArticleHomemade Horse Treats | Horse Care Tips
Tasty, healthy homemade horse treats with nothing artificial and tons of wholesome goodness for your horse
View ArticleNavicular Symptoms in Horses | Caudal Heel Syndrome
Navicular Symptoms in Horses - Your horse may have shown a shortened stride, some forelimb stiffness, be shifting weight from one forelimb to the other, or be pointing its toes.
View ArticleWhat are the symptoms of horse colic.
The symptoms of horse colic - the symptoms, possible causes and the prevention and treatment of equine colic.
View ArticleSymptoms of Horse Strangles.
The Symptoms of Horse Strangles - Once infected your horse will appear depressed, dull, and will stop eating
View ArticleWhat Causes Horse Laminitis
What Causes Horse Laminitis - The main cause of almost all horse laminitis is poor digestion.
View ArticleWhat Causes Horse Colic?
What causes horse colic - the symptoms, possible causes and the prevention and treatment of colic
View ArticleWhat Causes Horse Sarcoids.
What Causes Horse Sarcoids - A papilloma virus (wart) is probably what causes horse sarcoids. A high proportion of sarcoids contain genetic material that is identical.
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No Hoof No Horse. Shod or Barefoot
Horse hoof conformation is the result of 50-million-years of evolution. Hoof care and conformation are vitally important, so make sure you know all you can about it.
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Does Saddle Fitting Matter? Definitely Yes.
Your saddle is of prime importance in every aspect of your training schedule. Not only must it fit your horse well, but it must also make you, the rider, feel comfortable and secure. An ill fitting...
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Cause and Treatment of Laminitis
Focus on Horse Health Issues ... Cause & Treatment of Laminitis Your horse can suffer many forms of injury and illness, but horse laminitis is one of the most painful and is very serious if...
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What Causes Equine Navicular
Focus on Horse Health Issues ... Navicular Causes & Treatment In the horse the navicular bone is located directly behind the coffin bone and is held in place by tendons and ligaments. So how do...
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What Causes Equine Sarcoids
Focus on Horse Health Issues ... What Causes Horse Sarcoids? The papilloma virus (wart) is probably what causes horse sarcoids. But how do you know if your horse has sarcoids and how can you treat...
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Showjump Competition Stride Distances
Focus on Showjump Distances ... All courses of showjumps should be set at standard showjump distances. Here's a useful table detailing showjump and stride distances
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Showjump Types and Styles
Focus on Showjump Types ... Remove the fancy fillers and other decoration and most professionals build showjump courses using a few standard showjump types but what are the basic showjump types
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Showjump Rider Position Faults
Focus on Showjump Rider Position Faults ... A few details on some very common faults with rider position and rein release while showjumping.
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What is it about Top Dressage Horses?
Top Dressage Horses ... You know the ones. They have that little something else, that presence, that flashy movement and that sense of enjoyment that says, Yes I am that good and I know it
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Focus on Eventing - The Dressage Phase
The dressage test phase of equestrian eventing was designed to demonstrate that military horses are supple and obedient and suitable for use at parades ...
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Focus on Eventing - The Showjumping Phase
The showjumping phase of eventing is traditionally the final phase and is used to test the athleticism of the horse ...
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Focus on Eventing - The Cross Country Phase
The equestrian eventing cross country phase was originally used by the military to prove the courage and stamina of the horse over rough terrain ...
View ArticleEquine Mud Fever and Horse Health Advice
Equine Mud Fever - What is mud fever in horses. What Causes it, how do you prevent it and how do you treat it.
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Riding In A Double Bridle - The rights and wrongs
What to Consider When Working a Horse in a Double Bridle. The double bridle is a sophisticated tool and like any other complicated piece of equipment has no place in the hands of a beginner. The double...
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Buying A Horse with Potential - A little practical advice
Think long and hard before buying a horse that is advertised as having potential ... Potential to go far, Terrific Potential in the Right Hands, Potential Dressage Star. We continually see horse for...
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LOCAL RIDING SPOTLIGHT ... Horse Riding in London
It would be perfectly understandable if you thought horse riding and equestrian facilities were scarce in the London area. After all, at first site it does appear to be one large traffic filled urban...
View ArticleGroundwork Basics | Horse Training
Horse training tips and techniques. Groundwork Basics and the skills you need to improve both your horse and your groundwork training techniques
View ArticleHorse Strangles - Horse Health Advice
Why horse strangles occurs. What are the symptoms and how equine strangles can be prevented or treated
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Groundwork Training... Its About Quality not Quantity
Groundwork training is about teaching your horse how to behave around you and that you are the leader, their protector and their friend. These things go hand in hand when building leadership respect...
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What You Should Know About Sweet Itch or Summer Seasonal Recurrent Dermatitis
Sweet Itch, or Summer Seasonal Recurrent Dermatitis (SSRD), is a problem that affects thousands of horses, ponies and donkeys in many countries. In the UK Sweet Itch is classed by Vets as a reportable...
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If You Try Horse Riding in London be sure to try London Pubs
The wide range of Horse Riding facilities in London is surprisingly varied, but once you've enjoyed a hack through Hyde Park, St James Park or Regents Park there's nothing better than relaxing in a...
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Horse Health Advice - Do you know what you need to know?
It is vitally important that all aspects of your horse, concerned with the ability to run from danger, are healthy and good horse health advice should be a prime part of your ongoing education and...
View ArticleCalifornia Farriers and Blacksmiths in California
Qualified California farriers and farriery experts or blacksmiths in California. Make sure your horse is shod properly. Remember no hoof no horse
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LOCAL RIDING SPOTLIGHT ... Horse Riding in the America
Looking for the best places for horseback riding in America, then checkout our section on USA Equestrian States. Use it to explore the wealth of local equestrian facilities and services in some of the...
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It's Cold, It's Wet, It's Muddy and it's time to watch out for mud fever
What is Equine Mud Fever? It's the name given to a quite common skin complaint that affects many horses and ponies during the winter and early spring months. Horse's and ponies standing at muddy gates...
View ArticleTop Dressage Horses and Dressage Riders
Top Dressage Horses and Riders. What type of horse is best for dressage? Well, that is the question we help you answer, by demonstrating the qualities in all types of top level dressage horses.
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What Makes a Top Dressage Horse?
What type of horse is best suited to dressage riding? Well, that's the question we're trying to help you answer, by demonstrating the qualities in all types of top level dressage horses. The Lipizzaner...
View ArticleShowjumping History | Horse Jumping
Showjumping, is a relatively new equestrian sport and was a development of cross country jumping. It was brought indoors to allow spectators to view all the jumps without trapsing across muddy fields.
View ArticleEquestrian Eventing and the Dressage, Cross Country and Jumping Phases
Equestrian eventing and event riders - including sections on the dressage cross country and show jumping phases - event rider profiles and eventing dressage tests as well as training the event horse
View ArticleHorse Health Advice and Your Horses Health
Horse Health Advice horse care and horse facts. What are strangles. What are sarcoids. How do I check my horses conformation. How do I tell my horses age. your horses health is of paramount importance.
View ArticleHorse Training Tips and Techniques.
Horse training - the ground rules, the skills, tips and techniques to improve both the horse and rider. Set and achieve training goals and build the horse you want.
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Are You & Your Horse In A Rut?
If you feel you and your horse are in a rut, maybe it's time to step it up a little and do something outside your comfort zone. Often riders have one major interest, the thing they want to do most with...
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Do You Know Enough About Your Horse's Feet?
Your horse's feet perform several very important functions including supporting your horses weight, absorbing shock, resisting wear, providing traction, pumping blood and conducting moisture. They are...
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Setting Up Your Own Dressage Arena
Setting up your own dressage arena quickly and accurately in the middle of a field, for your riding club or pony club competition can be a real pain. Here, Mike Short of Eldwick Riding Club shows us...
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Horse Games and Puzzles
Try your hand at solving our sliding puzzles our local rider jigsaw puzzles and our beginner or advanced equestrian word search. Great for Horse Camp challenges. Particularly the word search and...
View ArticleYour Saddle Fitting Guide | The Horse Saddle
Your Saddle Fitting Guide - An ill fitting saddle can cause your horse pain, and can lead to your horse resisting your aids. Make sure you know how to fit your horse saddle correctly.
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Do You Know How to Measure Your Horses' Weight?
Knowing your horses weight, at least approximately, can be very helpful for such simple things as calculating feed amounts and knowing how much wormer to administer. If you don't have access to...
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Cross Country Obstacles in Equestrian Eventing
Modern eventing competitions include a wide variety of cross country obstacles and as event riders and event horses become better and better at negotiating those obstacles, the course designers are...
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