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Do You Know How to Measure Your Horses' Weight?

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Knowing your horses weight, at least approximately, can be very helpful for such simple things as calculating feed amounts and knowing how much wormer to administer. If you don't have access to livestock scales there are other ways to measure with reasonable accuracy. We've also included hh to cms conversion charts here, to help you out.

Equine Mud Fever and Horse Health Advice

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Equine Mud Fever - What is mud fever in horses. What Causes it, how do you prevent it and how do you treat it.

Connect with Local Riding on Google+

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Good News, you can now connect and interact with Local Riding on Google Plus. Just add us to your circles and you'll be able to comment on our posts and updates. Plus when we add you to our equestrian circle we'll also be able to keep up with what you and your horse are doing. Local Riding on Google+ ... See You There!

Equestrian Events Calendar - Closing

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NOTE: We'll be closing off our equestrian events calendar at the end of the year. It seems equestrian centres no longer want free advertising for their events and due to lack of interest it is no longer viable to commit the resources needed to maintain the calendar. Our thanks to all those that have submitted in the past ... Debbie.

Focus on Eventing - The Showjumping Phase

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The showjumping phase of eventing is traditionally the final phase and is used to test the athleticism of the horse ...

Focus on Eventing - The Dressage Phase

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The dressage test phase of equestrian eventing was designed to demonstrate that military horses are supple and obedient and suitable for use at parades ...

Focus on Eventing - The Cross Country Phase

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The equestrian eventing cross country phase was originally used by the military to prove the courage and stamina of the horse over rough terrain ...

What is it about Top Dressage Horses?

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Top Dressage Horses ... You know the ones. They have that little something else, that presence, that flashy movement and that sense of enjoyment that says, Yes I am that good and I know it

Showjump Rider Position Faults

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Focus on Showjump Rider Position Faults ... A few details on some very common faults with rider position and rein release while showjumping.

Showjump Types and Styles

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Focus on Showjump Types ... Remove the fancy fillers and other decoration and most professionals build showjump courses using a few standard showjump types but what are the basic showjump types

Showjump Competition Stride Distances

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Focus on Showjump Distances ... All courses of showjumps should be set at standard showjump distances. Here's a useful table detailing showjump and stride distances

What Causes Equine Sarcoids

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Focus on Horse Health Issues ... What Causes Horse Sarcoids? The papilloma virus (wart) is probably what causes horse sarcoids. But how do you know if your horse has sarcoids and how can you treat them. Read through our section on Equine Sarcoids to find out.

What Causes Equine Navicular

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Focus on Horse Health Issues ... Navicular Causes & Treatment In the horse the navicular bone is located directly behind the coffin bone and is held in place by tendons and ligaments. So how do you spot navicular symptoms and is there any treatment for it. Read through our Navicular section to find out.

Cause and Treatment of Laminitis

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Focus on Horse Health Issues ... Cause & Treatment of Laminitis Your horse can suffer many forms of injury and illness, but horse laminitis is one of the most painful and is very serious if untreated. So, how do recognise it and treat it. Our section on Equine Laminitis to will help you out.

Does Saddle Fitting Matter? Definitely Yes.

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Your saddle is of prime importance in every aspect of your training schedule. Not only must it fit your horse well, but it must also make you, the rider, feel comfortable and secure. An ill fitting saddle can cause your horse pain and can lead to your horse resisting your aids