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Written by Barry Cridland, Dip: CBHypno In becoming a good horse rider you need three things, technical skills, a level of fitness and the right mind-set. I work in the area of the mind and my techniques sit alongside your coach and trainer, who support you in building those technical skills and fitness. When you see other riders who can walk, trot & canter with ease (let alone jump a 5ft fence) do you wonder why it’s so easy for them? How do they do it? Do these riders have…

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Grooming Tips from Charlotte Dujardin, Jayne Ross and Jo Bates In this feature, we are joined by Charlotte Dujardin, Jayne Ross and Jo Bates to talk grooming tips* and top products for you and your horse. We also take a look at grooming kit essentials while the ladies give advice on how to achieve top turnout at shows. *Includes product placement Grooming tips for top turnout out shows – Whichever discipline you are competing in, turnout to the highest standard is always a sought after goal. There are many things…

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Harriet Upton “Yay the event season is finally underway! It took two attempts to get to our first event. Isleham didn’t happen due to me being ill and Tweseldown was cancelled because of the ground, but we finally got there as Aldon became our first event! I took Boo and Hector to do the Novice. Now, if you have ever read my blogs before you will know that we always have some sort of disaster on our journey or it never runs as smoothly as we would like. This should…

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Victoria Bax Blog – My first event has come and gone with some success and some disappointment.  My rising 6 year old Alberta’s Rose (Tilly) kicked my season off at Poplar Park in the BE90 class.  She started her eventing career in the second half of last season and by the end had completed 2 BE90 classes so I thought that would be a good starting point. I knew I had put the preparation work in, so was feeling quietly confident that we should have a comfortable completion under our belt.…

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  Improving your horse’s condition – what to feed your horse and why Improving your horse’s condition can take time, especially if you are a new owner and are still figuring out what makes your horse tick. A sudden change in stabling, grazing and exercise can quickly impact the horse’s overall body condition, and as an owner, you’ll want to make sure you keep on top of these changes. The look of your horse’s coat is only the first step in assessing body condition. Top line, musle and fat should…

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We’ve done it, well almost. Here we head up the top 10 things horse owners will be busy doing now it’s spring (and yes, that includes us!) …

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Did you know, it’s as important to wear hi-vis in the summer as it is any other time of the year? No matter what the weather, hacking out can be dangerous for horse and rider, including anyone on foot. Wearing suitable clothing to maximise the visibility of all is of the upmost importance. Hopefully, the dark mornings and evenings are now behind us for another year and we can all look forward to spending more time out and about riding our horse. That, for many, means great opportunity for hacking…

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Launched early in 2016, Smart Horse Nutrition is a brand new feed company with an overarching mission – to allow you to take control of your horse’s diet. By providing you with the 3 essential building blocks of a balanced diet – micro nutrients (Smart Balance), macro nutrients (a Smart Museli) and fibre, every horse’s diet can be tailored exactly to its individual needs, for the benefit of your horse’s health and your pocket. Smart Horse Nutrition starts with the premise that your horse already receives a substantial proportion of…

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Breeches from Equetech New Breeches from Equetech – Equestrian fashion brand Equetech have launched two new exciting styles this season to ensure that your competition wardrobe is super stylish and performance ready! Equetech Harmony Breeches Discontinued product – text below for information only. The Equetech Harmony Breeches are perfect for the competition arena or everyday training, with their full ‘Alos’ suede seat, integral Lycra leg panels and reinforced seat seam. Machine washable and styled in a highly woven cotton blend, these also feature a hint of ‘bling’ on their jean…

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Likit Aqua – Facebook fans love Aqua, also great to use for weaning! Stable toy specialists Likit have added an ‘aqua’ coloured Boredom Breaker and Holder to their range following a Facebook poll involving the brand’s many fans. The Scottish based company produces a wide range of high quality, robust boredom busting stable toys, ensuring there is something for every kind of equine. The new aqua version will help brighten stables, and your horse’s day. Featuring a double sided snack ball for two small likits and a holder for a…

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Sponsored Post Tottie Bundles – Quality Meets Value Without Compromise Tottie, the company renowned for ladies equestrian clothing combine comfort, performance and value in their latest range of bundle offers, all of which include free Shipping!! For more product information visit the link via the bottom of each description. Maven Hoodie & Neck Chute Navy Both items for only £20.00 including FREE UK Delivery. Wrap up warm and team your Tottie hoodie with a neck chute. Wear your versatile neck chute as a bandana, neck warmer or headband to mix up your…

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New Year’s Resolutios from Top Riders, What’s Yours?   New Year’s Resolutions ….. Whether it’s to be healthier, less indulgent or to take more time out, here are some of our top professional rider’s New Year’s Resolutions (We wonder if they can keep them?!)..   “I don’t drink and I don’t smoke, but my weakness is chocolate, so lots of sitting trot and visiting the gym, so the horses don’t start telling me off for having to much of a sweet tooth!” Bobby Hayler, senior international Grand Prix dressage rider, courtesy of Dressage Deluxe www.dressagedeluxe.co.uk  …

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Star Stable, the 3D experience of the popular horse game, is a whole world away from the comfort of the players’ own homes. Set on the virtual island of Jorvik, players take care of horses, compete in races, enjoy riding across an idyllic countryside setting and can socialise with other members from across the world! The selection of horses, including the introduction to other types of breeds, add to the fantastic features available as the horse game progresses. The graphics are of good quality and allow for the player’s imagination to run wild! Weekly…

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Riding School Memories – 15 things you’ll remember if you helped at a riding school as a kid If you were lucky enough (as a kid, or even an adult) to help out at your local riding school then some of the points below you may remember well….. The earlier you got to the riding school at the weekend the better, as this meant you got to choose which horses and ponies you could muck out (and we all knew which were the cleanest!) Students were the coolest people who…

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Bonfire Night TOP 10 Tips for a Settled Horse this Bonfire Night with NETTEX Written by Dr Becky Lees BVSc Cert AVP (EM) MRCVS Many people enjoy bonfire night, but for us horse owners it can be an extremely stressful time of the year. Horses are flight animals which means that anything unexpected can startle them. Individual horses’ reactions can vary greatly and knowing what’s best for your horse can be a real challenge. So how can you make bonfire night less stressful? Firstly, find out when local displays are…

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Samshield Flower Swarovski Premium Helmet  Sparkle This Christmas with the Samshield Flower Swarovski Premium Helmet The Samshield Flower Swarovski Premium Helmet is an eye-catching delight, embellished with stunning Swarovski® crystals in a beautiful, fine thread flower-style embroidery design. Combining style with optimum safety, the outer shell of the helmet is made of polycarbonate – the same material used for high-end motorcycle helmets – and covered with Alcantara® fabric. The inner shell is made of polystyrene with variable density providing a better dissipation of the energy produced upon impact. Internally, comfortable…

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Horse Addiction – Know the Facts! In reality Horse Addiction is a complex disease, manifesting itself in many different ways. If your loved one displays one or more of the following symptoms this could be an indication that they are under the influence… Symptoms associated with Horse Addiction 1. Getting up excessively early in the morning on a weekend. 2. A constant odor of ‘horse’ 3. Holey, miss-matching socks 4. Boots covered in mud 5. Car boot is full of mysterious bags, hay, straw and what looks like rabbit food scattered…

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‘Mary King – My Way’ This book makes a great Christmas present for any rider, whether they event or not. Perhaps you are looking at buying a new event horse? Or wondering how best to prepare for the three phases? You may be seeking tips for the ultimate in stable management, or just want to keep your horse happy, healthy and sound. You can find out how and more in this book, written by top event rider, Mary King. Mary has been a linchpin of British Eventing for more than…

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Courtesy of Victoria’s sponsors Aloeride aloeride & Golly Galoshes gollygaloshes. Victoria Bax – GOING WITH GUST! “It’s been an extremely, busy month as we are heading towards the end of the eventing season. My two youngsters have really got going now and appear to be thoroughly enjoying themselves. Next up for them was a trip to Bonfleur cross-country course for another unaffiliated one day event. Both of them produced lovely dressage tests to end up lying in the top 5. The showjumping course was causing carnage, as in typical pony…

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Courtesy of Victoria’s sponsors Aloeride www.aloeride.co.uk & Golly Galoshes www.gollygaloshes.com Victoria Bax Blog – Lorry Problems “The first day of my month started off very nicely until about 6pm that night and it all went horribly wrong when we broke down in the lorry 10 miles from home with two youngsters on board!! After being recovered, front lifted and towed home (With the horses still on board) we all finally arrived home about 9.30pm from their first Horse Trials at Brightling Park. The pair of them, Alberta’s Rose (Tilly) and…

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Courtesy of Harriet’s sponsor Timothy Foxx  www.timothyfoxx.co.uk UPS AND DOWNS THIS MONTH! “It has been a month of elation and heartbreak at Upper Barn. Where to start… Well Rosie was back on form with a good dressage and double clear at Smiths Lawn, we were hoping to be doing Firle this weekend, but unfortunately due to a slight foot infection we decided not to run her. Danny did not go well at Wilton and was so off form we got him checked out and whilst he wasn’t lame he definitely…

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Courtesy of Victoria’s sponsors Aloeride www.aloeride.co.uk & Golly Galoshes www.gollygaloshes.com   GOOD TIMES AND SAD TIMES “So after coming back down to earth after realising that Crysto and I had actually qualified for the British Novice Championships at Gatcombe, it was time to start preparing for Barbury International CIC2*, out first FEI event of the year.  Barbury is an absolute favourite of mine. I arranged a couple of extra dressage lessons with my trainer Tina Atkins at her local yard in order that I could run through the dressage test…

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Courtesy of Harriet’s sponsor Timothy Foxx www.timothyfoxx.co.uk   Eventing has its ups and downs! Crickey what a busy month I have had. I went to Upton House with Hector, Boo, Arabella to do the Novice and also took Rosie to do the Pre Novice, they were amazing. Boo, Arabella and Hector all did double clears and ALL got a top 10 placing, I couldn’t have been happier with the way they went, they have all got so confident, its so rewarding to feel them coming on. Rosie is coming on…

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