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Just like us humans, most horses love a good snack. But some horses are harder to please than others. Even if your horse is picky, we are sure that you can find something it will enjoy. We have found some ideas for horse treats that you can make yourself. Whether it is for training or just to spoil the greatest horse in the world.

Buying or selling a horse is often a difficult and emotional decision. The reason for selling is not always a bad economic situation. It can be the conclusion that there is certainly someone better suitable for the horse than oneself. Or life circumstances change. In the case of breeders and dealers, it is to secure the living. No matter what the reason is for parting with a horse or taking on a n...

Are you struggling with finding the right bedding for your horse? Choosing the right bedding can be quite difficult. There are several types of bedding, ranging from woodchips to manufactured pellets to traditional straw, as well as many other more sustainable options. There is no perfect solution, and selecting the bedding suitable for your horses, depends on several factors.

As soon as you arrive at the recently opened Hotel Gut Immenhof, you feel: this is a very special and magical place. The estate at Kellersee lake in Schleswig-Holstein has been well known since the 1950s. It was the setting for three of five "Immenhof" movies, in which the sisters Dick and Dalli and their ponies experienced all kinds of adventures on Grandma Jantzen's estate. Today guests are welc...

Boots and bandages are made to protect the horse’s limbs. Or so we are told. But have you ever asked yourself why or how these dressings protect a horse’s leg? In this article, we intend to investigate the specific purpose and function of equine boots and bandages based on existing research in the field.

Nutritional support for the horse's hooves. The hoof of a horse plays a crucial role in its ability to survive and function. Horses are large, heavy animals and considering their athletic abilities, it is impressive to think of how much the relatively small hoof must support. The hoof is a biomechanical engineering miracle, and it takes a combination of many varied elements to function. Great hoov...

EQUITANA is THE meeting place to be for the equestrian industry from March 9th to 13th 2023. Every two years, interesting new products are presented at the Essen fairgrounds, specialist knowledge is imparted in demonstrations and seminars, highlights of equestrian sports characterize the various theme days and there are almost inexhaustible shopping opportunities. And that's not all. Not only duri...

What does it take to get on to the World Championships podium? We spoke to World Champion Charlotte Fry and World Championship bronze medallist Dinja van Liere about this. So, here you can get closer to the two dressage queens as we try to uncover the secrets behind their success at the World Championships.

As horse owners, we can easily spend all our money on products for our horse and the stable, but sometimes things can be done a little more simply. We have found some of the best lifehacks that can make your everyday life in the stable a little bit easier - and maybe even a little bit more fun.

Many equestrians experience some kind of anxiety during their time as riders. In order to figure out, what you can do about it, we have teamed up with Heidi Sahl Thomsen, who has her own company, Rideangst.dk, where she helps equestrians face their fears. We have asked her what anxiety is, why it happens and what you can do in order to turn your anxiety into joy when you are with your horse.

Recognizing the behavioral signs of discomfort. Have you ever wondered why your horse was challenging to ride on the bit, why he took an uneven contact on the rein or was reluctant to canter? Have you ever considered that this may be related to pain? These problems are often attributed to training problems, but could they be pain-induced?

Castration should not be taken lightly and requires careful consideration. When owning a colt, you come to a point where you will have to take the difficult decision of whether you want to keep him as a stallion or if he should be castrated. What will the future role be for your horse? Will he be used for performance or pleasure? How will the procedure affect him long-term and short-term, and what...

Now that autumn is upon us for many horse people it also means that it's once again time to wrestle with scratches. For that reason, we've put together some quick tips and advice that we hope will help you and your horse to beat the scratches.

Being siblings is not always a walk in the park. Although there is a lot of joy associated with having siblings, it is almost impossible to avoid conflicts and challenges. So, it cannot be easy, when two siblings are competing against each other in the same sport? We have talked with the two sisters Antonia and Juliette Ramel about this issue. They know everything about what it means to compete ag...

Across different disciplines and approaches in horse training, you often run into the term “dominance” in different shapes and sizes. But how do horses actually relate to dominance and leadership? It is a subject that science has gotten a clearer picture of in the past 20 years, and it has great importance for our general understanding of the way our horses act, as well the motivation behind diffe...

In the past, when horses were used in war, canter pirouettes were simply handy when riding fast. To be able to turn around on-site in both directions if the enemy came towards you. If you weren’t able to, you might get killed. It was also a good thing to be able to stand at a distance and move on-site, so it looked as if you were coming towards the enemy. That was how piaffe was invented. You had...

Training stunt horses is based on four key words: Patience, trust, respect, and communication. These apply both from man to horse, but also from horse to man. If these four are in place, then a lot of other things can succeed. This is at least the philosophy of horse trainer and stuntman Ally McClelland, and with more than 25 years of experience in the stunt industry, he is certainly the right per...

He has participated in the Olympics five times, has lived in many different countries, and is still riding at a very high level. All of these statements fit Bruce Goodin. In this article, you will get insights into his way to where he is now – and how he manages to stay there.

Horses do not speak our language, yet research shows they can recognize our feelings and heal our traumas. Are we as caregivers good enough at understanding their feelings and needs, and how can we become better at listening to what horses are trying to tell us?

Purebred Spanish horses are one of the most beautiful horses in the world, but their most appreciated characteristics are intangible. This includes having a good nature, being very submissive and having a strong work ethic. This combination alone makes them excellent athletes.

What would you do with the beautiful Friesian foal you just bought, I asked myself. There's traditional dressage riding, show riding, and I could try show jumping. But then I went for a Sunday drive - and I was sold

Many horse owners are familiar with talking to the horse, but also know the feeling that the horse speaks back. Actually, sometimes you can also get the feeling that the horse is trying to tell you something or send a message via nonverbal dialogue. But is it even possible?

In Northumberland, the northeast of England, four brothers grew up in the countryside with their parents, who owned a small training and breeding centre for Icelandic horses. The two oldest brothers, Sandy Carson and Aidan Carson, grew a passion for the Icelandic breed, their character, and their incredible gaits. In Britain, the breed is not as popular as in other European countries, with a lack...

It's not always easy to make time for travel as a horse owner. There are always horses to look after, competitions to attend or a lack of other horse people to look after your horses while you're away. But surely it can be done for a single extended weekend? This plan is almost impossible to say 'no' to.

Horses are highly social animals, and they depend on the herd for survival. But do we really know what that means? For most horseowners, a stable with long rows of cleaned stalls and fresh hay seems safe and welcoming, but how does it look from the horses' point of view? How does keeping horses in separate, individual stalls take the horses' basic need for companionship into consideration? How can...