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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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How being at liberty can help your horse

Elaine
posted on February 11, 2021July 27, 2021
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I bought my Connemara, Ozzie at the sales in Kilkenny about 13 years ago. The first few years were really difficult. He was nervous & spooky. He was terrified of everything from girths to poles

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Horse Riding in the Winter

Elaine
posted on February 11, 2021July 27, 2021
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I love when it gets dark before 5pm in the winter – said no horse owner EVER! Anyone LOVE the winter? (lol – not me!) I think everyone in Ireland groans when the clocks go back at the end

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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

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Should I use a Western saddle or English saddle for my horse?

The best saddle for you & your horse is the one that fits you both perfectly. However, in my experience with about 15 saddle fitters in Ireland a fe years back, I found only 1 guy in Cork who

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The emotional roller-coaster of owning a horse

I want to talk about a big issue many riders have. It’s the dramatic emotional roller coaster of owning a horse. One day you’re on top of the world after a blissful ride with your horse in the