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Core Training for Riders
A Simple Aid to Enhance Core Training for Riders WORDS BY Alexandria Bailey BAppSc., BEd., GradDipEd. Cert III Equestrian Coach www.equicanine.com.au Horses and riders have immensely different brain-body systems that must communicate for the two to work together as a team. Communication occurs through voice, hands, legs and the multifaceted mechanical coupling of the rider’s pelvis with the horse’s back. Horse riding uses all of the body’s core muscle groups to support static postures, like those seen in dressage, western and pleasure riding, and dynamic postures, such as in jumping, vaulting, novelties and hunting; but specifically requires very strong and fit postural muscles. Each rider’s physical structure, their unique shape,…
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Joint Health: Are New Zealand Green Lipped Mussels the Answer?
The use of New Zealand green lipped mussel powder for the treatment and prevention of arthritis has become very popular in recent years but does it work? A clinical trial conducted by Massey University in New Zealand came up with the strongest evidence yet that this mollusc from the oceans around New Zealand has something really special. The clinical trial was a double-blind placebo-controlled trial, which is the best design for any trial and considered the gold standard in clinical tests. The trial was conducted on 20 placebo and 19 treatment horses; all horses had some degree of lameness in the fetlock joint. The placebo horse results – Three improved,…
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All the bells and whistles Equine Facility in Victoria
The most exciting equine facility in regional Victoria! The Elmore Equestrian Park is located in North Central Victoria and centrally located between Bendigo, Echuca and Shepparton. The Elmore Equestrian Park is close to the Midland and Northern Highways, making access streamlined and easy. The Elmore Equestrian Park was officially launched in 2007 and boasts prestigious facilities and plenty of room to move. The park has a highly functional 108 stall undercover stable complex as well as 80 overnight, double-rail yards and a further 32 single-rail day yards as well as stallion yards. There are unlimited powered and unpowered camping sites available close to stables and amenities. Also six wash bays…
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HORSE & COUNTRY
HORSE & COUNTRY TV APP BRINGS GREAT SUMMER VIEWING H&C Play App has some amazing viewing on offer over December and January, with exciting international competitions, Masterclasses, training sessions and wonderful lifestyle programs. The App enables you to download the channel on your mobile, tablet and home computer or laptop for the one price of $7.95 a month, so you can sit back and watch your favourite programs anywhere, any time. Program Features include: Exciting Equine Competition: FEI Jumping Madrid, Longines Paris Masters 2016, WC Driving – Budapest & Stockholm, Event Rider Masters – Barbury & Blenheim, British Dressage Nationals, Shearwater Young Horse Championships, FEI WC Dressage – Salsburg &…
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Handcrafted Silver Equine Jewellery – Montana Silversmiths
Handcrafted silver, rich in western heritage, is the very core of Montana Silversmiths. Our Skilled craftsmen are the finest in the western industry, crafting products that are a combination of traditional western designs unmatched in their brilliance and a keen attention to detail. Each Montana Silversmiths creation is touched by as many as twenty-five caring sets of hands, to ensure exceptional quality before packaged in our trademark blue velvet box. The extra quality delivered by our careful artistry is just one of the many reasons our products are known as “compliment makers.” Whether you’re looking for a statement of colour, a classic piece, or something more delicate, Montana Silversmiths has…
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Locking Stifles in Horses
Locking Stifles in Horses By Kentucky Equine Research Staff · May 14, 2014 The stifle joint in a horse’s hind leg corresponds anatomically to the knee joint in the human leg. However, instead of appearing halfway down the limb like the human knee, the horse’s stifle doesn’t even look like a joint because it is hidden within the structure of the horse’s upper hind leg. If you put your hand on the front of the horse’s hind leg where it ties into the flank, you can feel the patella, a small bone that is the anatomic equal of the human kneecap. The patella sits just above the stifle joint where the horse’s…
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Long Reining
A Short Introduction To Long Reining Dr. Thomas Ritter © 2013 (article appeared in issue 18 (2014) of BHM) Why Long Reining? Long reining is an excellent training technique to support the work under saddle, which is quite beneficial for both the horse and rider, and which can be a lot of fun for both. I have always found that horses generally like this type of work, because on the one hand it is easier for the horse, since he does not have to carry the rider’s weight, and on the other hand it creates a closer bond between human and horse, as they literally work “side by side” and the…
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Colour Genetics
Colour Genetics – Understanding the Basics Written By SHEREE CONROY with thanks to Leanne Owens (article appeared in issue 14 (2014) of BHM) The Basics When learning about horse colour genetics, the first thing to know is that there are only two base colours: black and red – everything else you see is a modification of those two colours. So, step one in understanding what causes different horse colours is to remember these two base colours, black based (written as ‘E’ on a DNA test) and red/chestnut based (written as ‘e’ on a DNA test). From here, colour modifying genes work on the two base coat colours to create all…
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Master Miguel Távora
Master Miguel Távora: A Master for all riders Article and Photos by Cátia Castro (interview appeared in issue 9 (2013) of BHM) Master Miguel Távora was born in Portugal, son of the 9th Marquis and Marchioness of Abrantes. He started riding with Master Nuno Oliveira at the age of 8, for about 10 years. Later Miguel Távora attended the Military Academy. In his military career he completed the Course of Instructors and later the Course of Masters in the Portuguese Military and Civilian Riding Academy of Mafra (CMEFED) where is was later appointed as Chief Instructor and Director of the Equestrian Division of this school. He competed in Eventing, Show Jumping and…
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50% Discount on Solar Lights for Night Riding
Blackfrog Solar are offering our readers are HUGE 50% DISCOUNT off their Flinders 24V solar flood lights. The complete kit retails at $1,150 + freight and if you use our discount code m-flbhm when purchasing your will get for only $575 + freight. These lights are perfect for horse arenas, farm shed and large stables to name a few. The discount is for a limited time and only until stocks last. To purchase click on this link http://blackfrog.com.au/product/flinders-24v-solar-flood-lights Product Description The Flinders 24V solar flood lights have been designed to achieve high light output and excellent weather resistance. Features include easily accessible battery box and override on/off switch. Made to a high quality standard, Flinders solar flood…
