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Which bitless bridle is best for your horse?

Elaine
posted on February 12, 2021July 27, 2021
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After my first job, I went backpacking to Australia & New Zealand. I was looking for a job there while I travelled around, so I applied to lots of horse treks in Australia & New

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Is your horse heavy on the forehand?

Elaine
posted on February 11, 2021July 27, 2021
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Let’s be honest for a minute. A lot of horses are heavy on the forehand. Riding circles in the arena can look more like wobbly eggs. We all love our horses a LOT. But many riders are pretty

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Your horse is NOT too old!

Well, it’s certainly been an exciting morning! Here is ALL the drama…. At about 9am, I went out to feed the horses. It wasn’t raining (yay!). And as usual I get a whinny from Matilda when

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26 characteristics of a great horsewoman

Elaine
posted on February 11, 2021July 27, 2021
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As a child in Ireland, I grew up believing that every horse should be treated with kindness and patience. And every time we ride or train our horses, we should aim to improve their physical and