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A job in a training stable is without a doubt hard physical work. That is what Nanna Lanzky Otto realized when her body started complaining after a month of mucking out, riding a large number of horses and cleaning the stable every day at a training stable for Icelandic horses. It is worth it though, because in return she learns a lot about riding young horses, and she also hopes to learn more abo...

Becoming a parent is without a doubt one of the biggest upheavals one can face. But does that mean you have to give up your past life and throw away all interests because a little new one is coming into the world? Show jumper Nana Eskestad was very aware that it should not be the case. We have talked with Nana about being a young, new mother and at the same time sticking to the dream of being a sh...

The world is filled with many talented riders, and now you have the opportunity to get to know one of them. Dinja van Liere is a dressage rider, and she is currently number 18 on the world ranking. We have had a change to ask her about her road to the Olympics, her love for horses, and her hopes for the future.

Does your horse tend feel heavy on the forehand? Do you know the feeling of riding with what feels like many pounds in your hands, even though it really isn’t your intention? Maybe you have tried to solve the problem by riding forward livelier, making a lot of half halts, or letting go of the reins completely - without any effect. Here you can learn more about the horizontal imbalance from an anat...

There are many different horse breeds in the world. Some people assume that there are about 300 different breeds, while others believe that the estimated number is over 500. Each and every one of these breeds have their own unique characteristics, which can also be used to create new and interesting horse breeds

Horseback riding can be quite dangerous. In fact, riding accidents are placed on fourth place when it comes to number of accidents in sports. Maybe you have already tried falling off your horse, but it is also quite likely that you will experience someone else falling off their horse at some point. If an accident occurs it is quite important to know what to do and what not to do.

Pace is an exciting gait - with lots of speed. But how exactly do you achieve this energetic gait with the hovering moments? Icelandic rider Agnar Snorri Stefánsson will try to answer this question, as he takes us through the most essential elements when training the pace.

The world of Instagram is so impressive and inspiring. But, have you actually spotted all the horse-loving people worth following? We’ve picked out 4 profiles you will love to follow. They all create such motivating and beautiful content that they’re not only popular in their own countries but captivate Instagrammers across the world.

In their own way, they win our hearts. One is a large, confident, and calm flight animal, who startles very quickly. The other is a small, wagging, and livelier creature who might suddenly bark neck and appear aggressive. Despite their differences as flight animal and predator, horses and dogs can give as much joy to each other as they give to us humans. But we need to careful when we put them tog...

Does your horse spook in the daylight, when you ride in the arena, or when you ride in nature? Does it suddenly become frightened or nervous about minor things you have to pass, or look around for an invisible enemy? The horse does not spook out of the blue; it is just us humans who do not notice certain signs. The horse has the same senses as us, but it does not perceive the same as humans. There...

What is laminitis really? Does the word get you thinking about a fat little pony that has eaten far too much grass? That is often the scenario, but there are also other circumstances that can lead to the painful condition. In this article you will get seven truths about laminitis that can hopefully help you make sure that your horse steers clear of the feared disease.

Summer is just around the corner, and that can mean wonderful beach trips and swimming for both you and your horse. In this article, you get a number of good tips on how to get the best possible experience in the water, and what you have to control of before jumping into the waves.

How can the contact and training with horses develop social intelligence and improve the possibilities for resocializing prisoners and vulnerable people? In Arizona State Prison, the inmates have exchanged handcuffs for horses. Prisoners who have had no experience with horses learn to be gentle and train wild mustangs that humans have never touched. It’s part of a rehabilitation program developed...

To give the horse a voice is not the same as handing over control. But rather that we should show the horse that we listen to its signals, pay attention and recognize it. Share a dialogue with it. This is the opinion of Ute Lehmann, who on a daily basis helps horse owners to develop a harmonious and problem free teamwork with their horses.

annonce Do you dare lose control? LIBERTY TRAINING By Bettina Stecher // Photo: Tifoto // Source: Christina Holmbæck, www.ridekunstmedlethed.dk It is never too late to develop communication between you and your horse. And training without ropes or reins is a way to be together that can develop exactly that in several ways. This way of training will reveal how much focus your horse has on you. If f...

"Holi Horses" has become a trademark for German horse photographer Andrea Zachrau. The images of horses with the coloured powder traditionally thrown into the air at the Indian Holi have fascinated horse owners and jury members of prestigious photography competitions around the world. Here you get a sneak peek at some of the beautiful photos.

Both poles and cones can be good, variety-creating tools in the daily training of your horse. And they only get even better when you use them together. Here you get three exercises that can help strengthen the muscles, joints, coordination and understanding of pace for your horse.

Making everyday life work as a horse person can be quite a puzzle. Planning is key if you want to optimize the many hours spent in the barn and in the saddle. These five wonderful apps can really make a difference when it comes to keeping track of your training, caring for your horse and managing daily routines in the stable.

Kevin Staut is one of France’s most prominent riders. In his already long and successful career he has won Individual European Gold, two World Championship Team Silvers and a European Team Silver. On top of that he was nr. 1 on the FEI jumping ranking list for 11 months straight during 2010-11. Here he talks about working his way back to the top, dealing with the challenges of the pandemic and why...

The clydesdale breed is a large, friendly and versatile horse breed, but unfortunately there are not many of them left in the world. In order to get to know the breed, and what to do with these big horses, we have teamed up with Clydesdale Breeders Denmark, a group working on spreading the knowledge of this special horse breed.

A lifelong love of horses helped lead Camilla Church into a veterinary career. She was disappointed to find that many mixed practices treated their horse patients second rate compared to the cats and dogs. Determined to provide the sort of care and service for horses that she would want her own horses to receive, Camilla made the brave decision to create her own business in the midst of the pandem...

As you probably already know, the Icelandic horse has some completely unique gaits. Tölt and pace has been a huge reason to why the breed has become a very well-known and much-loved breed. In this article, the talented rider Rasmus Møller Jensen provides you with inspiration on how to train tölt, and he gives advice on how to handle and deal with the most typical challenges.

Borrelia is a disease that can be difficult to identify. Often one cannot figure out what is wrong with the horse, but you can just see that something is wrong. There are in fact many different symptoms that may resemble the symptoms of other disorders besides Lyme disease.

Many riders have an unbalanced seat, which can make it close to impossible for the horse to move straight and balanced. To help you obtain a balanced seat, physiotherapist, and Master of sports, Lene Theill from Fit4you, offers you five exercises, which you can easily do at home.

As far back as she can remember 26-year-old Charlotte Fry has been in love with horses. From her first Shetland pony at the age of three to the most magnificent dressage horses with whom she has brought home medals from the European and World Championships as well as the Olympics. Here Charlotte tells the story of her journey to the top, her favourite moments with the horses and the very special b...