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Winter is over – time to get back to work!
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Winter is over – time to get back to work!

If your horse has had some time off from work in the winter, now is the time to start slowly bringing them back to work.

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Rehabbing girthy horses - Part Two
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Rehabbing girthy horses - Part Two

You've addressed the pain, you've checked saddle fit, but the horse is still acting up while being tacked up. What now? The answer lies in the nervous system.

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The five rules of lunging horses
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The five rules of lunging horses

Lunging the horse is a great way to keep them balanced and fit, but we need to follow certain guidelines if we want to make sure we are not harming them in the process.

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Relaxation is just as important as training
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Relaxation is just as important as training

Many horses are constantly in an alert state and have trouble relaxing. Taking the time to relax and do nothing can be very beneficial.

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How to retrain a horse
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How to retrain a horse

Here is a closer look at the ingredients of teaching good posture – communication, coordination and strength.

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What are the goals of retraining horses?
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What are the goals of retraining horses?

Teaching good movement can be a daunting task. Breaking it down into smaller goals will help us stay on the right path and train in a systematic way.

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How long should we work our horses?
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How long should we work our horses?

How long should we work our horse on the lunge?

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Winter time
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Winter time

Here are some tips on how to keep your senior horse fit and moving well in the winter months.

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