Riding bridleless has hit the spotlight! By now you’ve probably seen the footage of riders at the British Bridleless Competition in May 2026, cantering courses and popping over jumps with nothing on their horse’s head at all. It’s the kind of thing that stops people mid-scroll. And it’s sparked a […]
Riding bridleless: It started with one rein, not none. Read More »
After my recent posts on worming and fecal egg counts, one question kept coming up: “If fecal egg counts don’t detect encysted worms, how do I know if my horse has them — and should I treat for them?” It’s a great question, and probably one of the most misunderstood
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How to Know What’s Actually Going on Inside Your Horse — The Fecal Egg Count Explained In my last post I talked about worming horses out of habit — and why that calendar-based approach is something we really need to move away from. I promised to follow up with the
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Are You Worming Your Horse Out of Habit — Or Out of Need? Here’s a question: when did you last worm your horse, and do you actually know if they needed it? For most of us, worming has been a calendar event — every 6, 8, or 12 weeks, regardless
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By Cynthia Cooper. Based on research by Emeritus Professor David Mellor (2020–2025) Have you ever wondered how comfortable your horse really is with a bit?New research by Emeritus Professor David Mellor — one of the world’s leading equine welfare scientists — takes a hard look at how bits affect horses’
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When “Safe Enough Fencing” Isn’t Safe A few weeks ago, I lost my beautiful Arabian mare, Aria.Her death wasn’t from old age, or an accident no one could foresee—it was partly caused by something I had already recognised as a risk… but hadn’t yet addressed. I’ve gone back and forth
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How Rescue Horses Store Trauma Guest Post By: Khaya Hanci Horse & Game Ranch, South Africa Out here in the wide, open bushveld of South Africa, at Khaya Hanci, we offer rescued horses more than just a forever home; we offer them time, space, and quiet connection. Many of the
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Healing Horse-Safe Herbs & Shrubs for Your Border Garden Growing a garden just for your horses beside the paddock or yard not only looks beautiful, it provides natural health support and a sensory-rich environment for your herd. And when you grow horse-safe herbs and shrubs, you’re offering them nature’s pharmacy—right
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Book by Mark Hanson and reviewed by Cynthia Cooper. I class this book as one of my all-time favourites – it is a great read but more importantly, it defines how horsemanship has developed over the centuries to reach the point we’re at today, then gives a road map for
Revealing Your Hidden Horse – A Revolutionary Approach to Understanding Your Horse Read More »
What horses really want, author Lynn Acton says, is Protector Leadership, as it establishes a strong bond through the role of the horse’s protector. The book delves into the secrets of trust, cooperation, and reliability by training us to ensure horses feel secure, thereby gaining their trust and acceptance of
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Your Horse is not a Commodity nor Your Therapist by Marie Bay In a world where productivity and utility often dictate our choices, the concept of simply caring for and cherishing horses without imposing a specific purpose may seem unfamiliar to some. But why should every horse be subjected to
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Guest Post by Lockie Phillips of Emotional Horsemanship Do you correct, fuss, or change your horse too soon?Do you know to prioritize ‘Permissiveness’ over ‘Properness’? One of the best ways to love your horse and express your respect, love, and admiration for others, is to give them permission to just
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