While stretching exercises have their benefits, they are not the only useful exercises we can do with the horse’s legs. The ability to relax the leg in certain positions is an important one. Here is how to test your horse.

For every equestrian, spring is a long-awaited time. Winters are long, cold and muddy and we often run out of time (or willpower) to keep our horses in regular work. When the days start to become longer and warmer, many horses will be brought back to work after a period of rest. Here are some tips for making the transition back to work as easy as possible.

Slow, postural work should be the basis for a balanced horse, but faster gaits have their benefits too.

While long rides in walk might seem like a good idea, they can also have negative effects. Here’s something to keep in mind.

Horses have a hard time in the heat, so it’s ok to ease up on our training and spend some time doing fun activities.

Here are a few ideas on how to strengthen the thoracic sling in a very casual, non-complicated way.

How the horse chooses to carry his head can tell us a lot about what is going on in his body. Here’s a few tips on reading head position.

Hand walking can be a great way to build endurance, lubricate the joints and deepen the relationship between horse and rider.

Your horse’s head position is a source of very valuable information, not a problem that needs to be fixed with shortcuts. Here is what a lot of riders get wrong when dealing with head position problems.

Spring is a great time to get back to work, but we have to make sure to do it safely, otherwise we are increasing the risk for injury.

Not every horse is right for every purpose. Before you buy a horse, have a long think about your skill level, your ambitions and your financial capability.

If you decide to try running with your horse, you need to keep some things in mind in order to avoid making (potentially dangerous) mistakes.

Going for a run with your horse can be very beneficial, but we do need to go about it in a cautious way, as it can be dangerous.

Working with youngsters is a big responsibility as the early experiences can set the stage for the horse's wellbeing later in life. This is why we have to take care to avoid some common pitfalls.

If you are bringing your horse back to work after a lazy summer, make sure to make a plan first – this will make progress faster and healthier.

Groundwork should not be reserved for the arena only. You can do some wonderful groundwork and set up a good foundation for healthy posture on the trail too. 

Training your eye to spot good posture can be tricky. Here is a closer look at some things to be watching out for.

Because lunging is such a common practice, we often forget how difficult moving on circles is for horses. We need to be aware of this is we want to make sure to teach our horses how to handle the challenge of moving on a bend.

Hypermobility is a very widespread problem in the modern horse world. It comes with a host of health problems, which is why we need to do everything we can in terms of injury prevention.

When working our horses to develop stamina or strength, we mostly focus on work in trot and canter, but we shouldn't forget that the walk is actually a great way to develop both muscles and endurance. And while we might see it only as a warm-up and cool-down gait, we shouldn't overlook its potential benefits. Here are five ways in which working in walk can benefit your horse.