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What Classical Dressage Can Teach Any Horse (and Rider)

Spoiler: no horse is truly “lazy”… and yes, even your cob can do it.
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The Horse That Chose Me
Sometimes the most broken horse becomes your greatest teacher.
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Why Horses Make Better Therapists Than Humans: Kate Nelligan's Curious Journey
What happens when a television executive trades corporate burnout for a grey Arabian mare with trust issues?
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When Stepping Away from the Saddle Changes Everything
What horses truly offer when we meet them on the ground
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Looking Through Their Ears Again: Aisling Byrne's Remarkable Journey Back to the Saddle
From 'You'll Never Walk Again' to International Show Jumping: An Equestrian's Extraordinary Comeback Story
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Tips for Building Horse Riding Confidence and Enjoying Stress-Free Hacking
Hannah Walton on building horse riding confidence and creating calm, connected partnerships.
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🦴 Horse Health

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Keeping Cool. The Science Behind Equine Heat Management
Why traditional cooling methods fail when temperatures soar and what actually works when every minute counts.
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Q&A with certified saddle fitter Jennifer Howland-Christensen.
Answering questions from our Inquisitive Herd members.
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The Science Behind Your Horse's Comfort: Why Most of Us Are Getting Saddle Fitting Wrong
We've been placing saddles incorrectly for generations – and our horses are paying the price.
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When Strangers Hold Your Horse's Life in Their Hands
How has public feeding affected your horse management decisions? Whether it's choosing livery yards, installing fencing, or restricting turnout, most of…
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The Forever Home Myth
Why Good Intentions Aren't Enough
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