A-Z Directory
What is Natural Horsemanship
So what exactly is Natural Horsemanship. We’ve all heard of Parelli, Monty Roberts, Kelly Marks, Intelligent Horsemanship and the Horse Whisperer, but what is it and is there a difference between the methods used by the above mentioned? http://www.naturalmatters.net/ helps describe the definition of Natural Horsemanship: All Natural Horsemanship trainers teach a way of dealing…
Read MoreConstructing an arena
The following thoughts and guidelines are based on my experience. Firstly, you have to consider the requirements you have for an arena. The main considerations are: Is your arena mostly for jumping or flatwork, or maybe lungeing. How much use will it have, what is your budget and what space have you available for the…
Read MoreThe Three Rivers Ride
If you give Brenda Wickham a map she can find a riding route across it. She had drawn a possible route from the Sabrina way into Wales. From East to West, it would start at Bromyard and go through to Brecon. The new route would span “Gods own Country” (Herefordshire) and go into the Black…
Read MoreMud Fever
An article produced by Three Counties Equine Hospital Mud fever is a common skin condition caused by the soil bacterium Dermatophilus congolensis. The bacterium penetrates skin damaged by abrasion and /or wet conditions. The lower legs – at the back of the pastern, are typically affected. When present on the neck and back, the infection…
Read MoreThe MoD and Low Flying Aircraft
The MoD website provides information on how members of the public may apply for permanent or temporary avoidance status from military low flying aircraft and helicopters. Requests can be submitted by e-mail. Whilst permanent avoidance status is restricted, the RAF frequently grants temporary avoidance status to equestrian events around the country, and it is highly…
Read MoreThe Rules of Feeding
Feeding – An art or a science? – Or both! Firstly, do you know the rules of feeding and why they are rules? Below the rules, I have listed a few facts you may not know and which may surprise you! The Rules: Feed little & often The horse has a very small stomach –…
Read MorePublic Rights Of Way – Herefordshire
The Rights of Way Section is part of Amey Herefordshire, who manage the rights of way network on behalf of Herefordshire Council. There are approximately 4,400 registered public rights of way in Herefordshire, ranging in length from a few metres to several kilometres. In total there are over 3,400 km [2,113 miles] of rights of…
Read MoreThe Forest of Dean Riders & Carriage Drivers Association
The Forest of Dean Riders & Carriage Drivers Association are a voluntary group campaigning for better access for horse riders and carriage drivers throughout the Forest of Dean District from Dymock in the North to Tidenham in the South. Here is their latest news: “Philip Cooke (consultant for our bridleways project) has been meeting landowners…
Read MoreThe Forest of Dean Greenways Project
The Forest of Dean Greenways Project is Creating a Network of Safe and Sustainable Routes for Walkers, Cyclists and Horse Riders. The Destination Marketing Group has been appointed by The Forest of Dean and District Horse Riders and Carriage Drivers Association (FODHR&CRA) to investigate and improve the currently fragmented higher rights of way network throughout…
Read MoreBuilding Regulations for All Weather Arenas
Question: “Please could you let me know where I can find the building regulations that apply to all weather equestrian arenas? I have tried phoning a couple of Planning Offices and they all just dodge the question. I want to read what is actually applicable to all weather arenas. Why do we have to apply…
Read MoreStrangles
Strangles is a disease which all horse owners dread and it can kill. If you suspect your horse may have strangles, you should contact your vet immediately and isolate your horse. More information can be read on the Animal Health Trust’s dedicated strangles website: http://www.strangles.org/ Click here to see what STEPS should be taken in…
Read MoreBreeding from your Mare
So, you want to breed from your mare? An article by David & Serena Pincus The decision to breed your own foal from your mare is not a simple decision. There are many factors that need to be considered carefully before ‘jumping in with both feet’ into this new venture. We wrote this article as…
Read MoreDo Less to Get More – The Alexander Technique
An Introduction to the Alexander Technique by Philippa Morrell “In order to progress in his training the horse must learn to carry himself in good posture. It is however essential that the rider himself learns to acquire a firm, relaxed posture. A slack or stiff rider has on the horse the effect of a foreign…
Read MoreCraniosacral therapy – An Introduction
Our living bodies have an amazing ability to maintain and restore health. There are lots of obvious examples of this: We can usually shake off infections, bones mend when they have been broken, wounds heal. But our self-healing system can be overwhelmed by too many traumatic events in a short space of time or experiences…
Read MoreThe Importance of warming up your horse
by Emily Wilton BSc(Hons), Dip. MCAM Proper warm up is essential to keeping your horse fit and muscle tone elastic. Warming up and cooling down will help to minimize muscle stiffness and loss of range of motion. This will also help to prevent injury such as to tendons or muscles and help prepare the horse…
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