Longeing can be much more than a way to take the edge off a fresh horse. Used thoughtfully, it becomes a quiet schooling session that encourages balance,…
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Longeing for Relaxation and Suppling
The Warm-Up Ring: Strategies For Show Jumping
A well-managed warm-up ring can shape the entire performance that follows. It is where horse and rider assess the footing, observe the atmosphere, establish a…
Preparing an Event Horse for the Dressage Arena
Dressage is the first phase of many Australian eventing competitions, and presentation begins well before the horse enters the arena. A clean, comfortable…
Choosing the right leg protection for eventing horses
In eventing, a horse’s legs need protection that matches the work, the surface and the stage of the day. Wraps, boots, and bandages can all have a place in a…
The Crowd at Horse Trials: Staying Calm Under Pressure
A horse trial asks for concentration in a setting that can feel wonderfully alive. There are lorries arriving, grooms moving between stables, officials calling…
Gut Health in the Performance Horse: Foundations for Resilience
The digestive system of the competition horse is far more than a simple food processor. It is a fermentation chamber, an immune organ, and a neurological hub…
Turning judging feedback into positive progress for eventing riders
Eventing riders spend countless hours schooling at home, only to arrive at a competition and receive a score that may feel confusing in the heat of the moment.…
How to Introduce a Horse to Water Fences
Water fences are a defining feature of eventing. They test a horse’s confidence, balance, jumping technique and willingness to trust the rider when the ground…
Planning a Cross-Country Schooling Outing in Australia
There's a particular kind of anticipation that builds the night before a cross-country schooling day. The float is packed, the boots are cleaned, and your…
The Best Footing for Your Home Arena
A home arena should give horses a predictable surface, support balanced movement and remain manageable through changing weather. For event riders, that means…