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Before You Buy A Horse – Part Two
RIDER EXPERIENCE Rider experience is an important aspect to consider when purchasing a horse. It is rarely advisable to match an inexperienced rider with an inexperienced horse. Without appropriate...
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Before You Buy a Horse, Important Considerations – Part Three
RIDER BUDGET While the purchase of a horse may be the primary consideration for those in the market looking to purchase, it is always only a small part of the budget required compared to the ongoing...
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Before You Buy A Horse, Important Considerations – Part Four
OWNER RESPONSIBILITY As an owner, you are at the center of everything that involves your horse. You make the decisions that impact the well being of your horse, so it is essential that you are well...
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Before You Buy A Horse, Important Considerations – Part Five
Finding a truly appropriate, adequately sound horse in the horse industry can be the equivalent of crossing a minefield!! The later consequences of starting horses too young (in relation to the...
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Before You Buy A Horse, Important Considerations – Part Six
VET CHECK AND OTHER PRE-PURCHASE EXAMINATION OPTIONS Now you have seen the horse, ridden the horse (or evaluated on a lunge line if not trained), you have determined that is appears to be a good match...
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Before You Buy A Horse, Important Considerations – Part 7 (Final)
RIDER EXPECTATIONS While we have already mentioned the role of the rider’s experience, budget and motivation in evaluating an appropriate purchasing strategy, we fill finish with a reminder list of...
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Choosing the Right Horse Trainer: Prioritizing Horse Welfare in an...
Creating a successful training and development program for horse and rider is definitely a team effort. As we frequently repeat, EVERYTHING matters to our horses and has an impact on the outcome of...
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Choosing the Right Horse Trainer: Prioritizing Horse Welfare in an...
Interviewing Potential Horse Trainers Once you are confident in your philosophy of how you want you and your horse to learn, interviewing potential resources is the next step. Here are some key aspects...
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Choosing the Right Horse Trainer: Prioritizing Horse Welfare in an...
If you are satisfied with the initial interview with the trainer, it is time to see if the words match the actions. What should you look for to establish that welfare centric, knowledge based...
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Learning How To Ride: Transforming the Industry Towards Horse Welfare-Centric...
By Equitopia Founder, Caroline Hegarty A question came up recently on a post we made – How do you learn how to ride without making a horse uncomfortable? This question had me putting my thinking cap...
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Climate Change and Horses – What Does the Future Hold? – Part One – by Ashley...
Climate Change and Horses? What’s going on? Horses. The most beautiful word to our ears! We love them. They give us peace, strength and love that is never ending. Climate Change. Not something we...
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The Cost of Survival: The Lasting Problems of Premature and Dysmature Foals,...
In the past 20 years, roughly the time I’ve been practising bodywork, the interest in and commitment to musculoskeletal health, hoof balance and postural integration in the equine community has risen...
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Riding with Courage: Nurturing Mental Fitness as Your Horse’s Advocate – Part...
In the world of equestrian sports, the bond between horse and rider is paramount. It’s a partnership built on trust, communication, and mutual respect. As riders, we often focus on the physical aspects...
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Haynets – The Importance of Context and Critical Thinking – Part One
In the world of horse care and management, so many topics generate much debate and discussion, including the use of haynets. For some equestrians, haynets are an indispensable tool, offering a...
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Unlocking Equine Wellness: The Role of Thermographic Imaging in Diagnosing...
Equine athletes, much like their human counterparts, are prone to various musculoskeletal issues that can impede their performance and overall well-being. Lameness and soreness are common afflictions...
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Understanding Equine Metabolic Syndrome: A Basic Guide for Horse Owners –...
As horse owners, we are deeply invested in the well-being of our equine companions. Being aware of the various conditions that can affect our horses is not easy. Equine Metabolic Syndrome is one of...
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PSSM2 – Navigating the Path to Diagnosis and Management
PSSM2 is not something that any horse owner wants to have as a diagnosis for their horse’s behavioral and physical problems, but it is prevalent enough that we need to make sure we are sufficiently...
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