by admin | Oct 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
Ok, so The photo at the top is of Baz, demonstrating how to wear both Kinesiotape (K Tape) and TheraBand to increase the intensity and specificity of his training. But we humans can also use all manner of different equipment to modify how our bodies work during...
by admin | Oct 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
In a little deviation from my planned equipment themed run of posts, I am going to talk about saddles. These are pretty essential piece of kit, and most riders are conscientious about having them checked regularly. We focus predominantly on how well they fit the...
by admin | Oct 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
Spiky balls are rather like Lizzie – very versatile but at times quite a challenge to work with! I use them in several different ways, and have one lurking near to hand all the time. The most frequent use I have for them is dealing with trigger points. Before I...
by admin | Oct 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
I’m not quite sure what is going on with the above picture of Lizzie as she looks like she has no neck development whatsoever and resembles more of a yak than a dressage horse in training….we had just come back from a quick whiz on the moor so possibly she was a...
by admin | Oct 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
Generally I try to ride in all weathers; it helps keep the horses used to anything life throws at them plus I feel better for not having wimped out. Baz got quite used to schooling in the snow when we had a run of bad winters a few years ago. However, strong winds are...
by admin | Oct 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
Simply put, yes! There are a number of reasons why, physical and mental, and in this blog I will try to get through them all. Horses were domesticated by humans for our own benefit – you know that of course – but how often do you think about the physical aspects of...
