Are you desperately looking for a miracle way to have better distances when jumping? I have got something for you, but it is probably not exactly what you expected. 🙄 I also can’t see my strides 🥶 Ok, I’ll dare saying it: I confess, I can’t see my strides when jumping. Well, I can…
When working in Saumur (in January 2015) before starting the Equisense adventure, I had the chance to attend a “sport day” with William Fox-Pitt as speaker. The theme was “The Rider’s Balance”. I decided to write this article about it because since that day my equilibrium on horseback has changed radically, and I believe…
Colic in horses, a source of anxiety for all owners, often hitting without warning which can lead to death… The digestive system, given its length (about 20 meters) and its operation (digestion of plant fibers continuously), is a fragile system that can easily get out of sync or get tangled.In this article we will…
Help, my horse is colicking😱Colics are the main death causes in equines. Indeed, their digestive system is particularly sensitive to stress and pain. However, also know that 75% of colics resolve within 24 hours after the first symptoms. Hence the interest of knowing how to detect them in time and act efficiently! I’ll explain…
Horses have been domesticated for about 5,500 years. By domesticating them, we have changed their way of living (habitat, reproductive management, “physical exploitation”) and consequently their eating behavior. But looking at the way horses are used in sports nowadays, how can we be sure that their ration is adapted to their nutritional needs? And…
“But what’s that noise!? This being the first question that comes to mind when we call it for the first time. This rather impressive noise usually alerts riders first. But what is it? Is it a handicap for the horse? And what should we do about it? I’ll explain everything! 1 – Laryngeal Hemiplegia,…
Are you looking for great new methods to teach new things to your horse? Good, I’ve got what you need😉 Let’s have a look at what we call horsemanship ethology. If I’ve decided to talk about this, it’s because I found out about horsemanship rather late and because it has revolutionized my approach and…
Yes, in horses as in humans, overweight is a scourge, believe in veterinarians. Often the owners say that their horses are nicer by being a bit chubby, but trust me, this is not a gift they are given. You are told what your horse risks if he is overweight, how to detect it and…
“Back to work training program: CHECK ✅. My horse is in great shape. But going from this to collected work straight away isn’t the best move! I would need intermediate exercises.” ⛔️ DO NOT MOVE. I have exactly what you’re looking for. Here are 4 exercises to improve propulsion! 👉 The progression outline Do…
Collecting a horse can sometimes be a bit scary. Jumping riders will say that collection is only for dressage. Dressage riders will say that they are struggling to collect their horse. But in reality, not many people are able to say what it REALLY means to collect a horse, and why we do it….