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What has changed since equestrian sports emerged from the Beijing Olympics (2008) in tatters with the dubious distinction of being the most drugged-up of all sports? A total of 8 positive samples from 6 horses were identified at Beijing, these being spread among horses from the German, Irish, Brazilian, Norwegian and American teams.
It has been [...]
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When I look at this YouTube video BayPony17’s video – Open Your Eyes – Horse Cruelty I am saddened.
What happened to the reasons people began to ride? Do you remember as a child, the joy of being with your horse, trying to understand him? Do you remember how his skin felt, his unique scent and [...]
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How do you know when you have acquired the skill level to safely and confidently ride your horse over fences so as not to encumber him?
If you can fulfil the requirements below, you are well able to begin the work towards jumping:
Are you able to shorten your reins at all gaits without disturbing your horse, [...]
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Professor Leo Jeffcott was a plenary speaker at the ISES Conference in Sydney. having worked as an FEI event veterinarian (including 6 Olympic Games, 4 World Equestrian Games and 4 World Cups).
Professor Jeffcott was well-placed to speak on the importance of research to welfare and athletic performance. He presented a sad expose of welfare-breaches [...]
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At top class European shows, shops abound selling bits and gadgets. Why? I investigate the practise a little and offer alternatives.
Here is a small sample of one shop’s bit arsenal to aid ‘control the horse’:
No one denies that horses – like other animals, including humans – feel pain. Is it not then surprising that [...]
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