Horsey Interviews 2019

Horseytalk.net Special Interview Pieces about Bits Designed and produced by highly skilled craftsmen, every bit is individually handmade and can be customised to suit your requirements. The possibilities are endless, even for traditional bits, as they can be lightweight, normal weight or made with a variety of mouth and cheek pieces. Bitting experts, Abbey England, make thousands of bits in ...
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Horseytalk.net Special Interview Winters Coming Stabled or Living Out – What’s Best for Digestive Health? Stabled or living out during winter is a continuous issue that divides opinion but what is best for your horses’ digestive health? First and foremost, it is important to recognise that not all horses are the same and what is right for one is not ...
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Horseytalk.net Special Interview Give your tack a Christmas treat. Take care of it The Society of Master Saddlers advice on tack care and maintenance to help ensure your tack lasts and stands the test of time. Good quality, handcrafted saddlery can last for years but only if carefully maintained and looked after. When using saddles and bridles on a daily ...
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Horseytalk.net Special Interview What Riding For The Disabled Association Means To Me 2019 has been a very special year for Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) and throughout this anniversary year the 50 Faces campaign has been highlighting the amazing people that make the organisation so diverse and inspiring. As the year draws to a close we decided to catch ...
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Horseytalk.net Special Interview The Hidden Health Issue Compromising Your Horse This Winter Do you notice a decline in your horse’s health over winter? A drop in weight or performance, colic, loose droppings and behavioural issues could all be signs of a gut imbalance. It is easy to dismiss these health concerns and blame the colder weather or change in routine ...
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Horseytalk.net Special Interview Vault a Coach ! Meet Lizzie Bennett RDA High Performance Coach of the Year Lizzie Bennett leads by example, which is one of the many reasons that she has been awarded the RDA High Performance Coach of the Year award for 2019. The RDA National Coaching Awards are designed to recognise the significant impact that coaches make ...
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Horseytalk.net Special Interview Is your horse normal? Now you can check. The University of Sydney are launching a global database of horse behaviour. Both vets and owners can log a horse’s physical, mental and social development, creating an evidence base on what constitutes normal and abnormal equine behaviour, and what defines good, effective and humane training. Since ancient times, horse ...
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Horseytalk.net Special Interview The Society of Master Saddlers - Helen Reader www.mastersaddlers.co.uk Society of Master Saddlers’ Qualified Saddle Fitter, Helen Reader, answers some frequently asked questions on saddlery 1) I have just purchased a horse which is rather short in the back. My 17.5 inch event saddle looks very long on him but is a good fit for myself. I ...
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Horseytalk.net Special Interview Dietary Changes Led By Science equibiome.org The test is so accurate that it can identify water contamination (arsenic/nitrate/nitrite), dietary deficiencies, mineral and vitamin imbalances, acidosis, antibiotic resistant bacteria and emerging pathogens. We all want the best for our horses so that they can be as healthy as possible but with a drastic loss of biodiversity over the ...
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Horseytalk.net Special Interview The Importance of Saddle Checks www.mastersaddlers.co.uk The Society of Master Saddlers discuss the importance of regular saddle checks and reflocking. Horses change considerably over time. A horse’s ‘shape’ is very dependent on the horse owner’s management. A horse can change shape for many reasons. Maybe he is enjoying a break from work turned out in a field ...
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Horseytalk.net Special Interview Cameron Branchett www.rda.org.uk The Calming Effect of Horses There are many benefits of horse riding for children with autism, autistic people see, hear and feel the world differently to other people and this can cause considerable anxiety. The rhythmic movement experienced during horse riding has been found to calm this distress and the actual physical contact with ...
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Horseytalk.net Special Interview Different Types of Martingale www.mastersaddlers.co.uk The Society of Master Saddlers look at the different styles of martingale available today. Jamie -Lee Day and Hanleen Didjeridoo A martingale is a piece of tack which is usually used to control head carriage and act as an additional form of control. There are several different types of martingale which are ...
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Horseytalk.net Special Interview How the Golden Rules of Feeding Aid Digestion www.lifeforcehorse.co.uk As children we are all taught about the ‘golden rules of feeding’ but do you know why these age old guidelines that are drummed into us during Pony Club, are so important to digestive health? Provide clean, fresh water - Water plays an essential role in digestion and ...
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Horseytalk.net Special Interview Caroline Powell www.suregrowuk.com Meet New Zealand legend Caroline Powell Leading event rider, Caroline Powell, is no stranger to competing at the major Three-Day-Events around the world. She has dedicated many years to training and competing and has had the honour of representing her country at the Olympics. Here courtesy of her sponsor Suregrow we learn more about ...
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Horseytalk.net Special Interview Pippa Allen www.britishhorsefeeds.com How to keep your horse straight British Horse Feeds-sponsored show-jumper, Pippa Allen, provides advice on how to keep your horse straight. Based in West Yorkshire, Pippa, 25, is a very talented rider who has spent two and half years in Germany riding for international showjumpers, Helena and Tim Stormanns in Eschweiler. Says Pippa In ...
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Coralie Chung Side Saddles – all you need to know Master Saddler and Side Saddle Specialist, Coralie Chung, answers some frequently asked questions when it comes to the world of side saddle. What are the differences between the three main stirrup safety fittings? The most important thing to consider before riding side saddle is safety. One of the foremost considerations ...
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Robinson Animal Healthcare - Why Should You Use A Wound Hydrogel? While many horse owners still believe that a wound should be allowed to dry out, the opposite is now understood to be more beneficial. Why Should You Use A Wound Hydrogel? When the skin is damaged as a result of a wound your horse loses its first line of ...
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Horseytalk.net Special Interview Laura Renwick www.robinsonhealthcare.com Jet Setting with Laura Renwick As one of the leading lady showjumpers in the UK Laura Renwick is used to travelling the world and competing in some glamorous locations. During the Springtime Laura takes her young horses as well as her seasoned campaigners over to Portugal to compete in the Vilamoura Atlantic Tour. This ...
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Horseytalk.net Special Interview Harriet Morris-Baumber www.harriet-morris-baumber.co.uk Tackling Skinny Fences. Photo Credit: Iain B Photography A skinny fence can strike fear into the hearts of some riders, and course builders love to throw in this technical challenge to test how accurate your riding is, along with your ability to keep the horse straight. Event rider and trainer, Harriet Morris-Baumber is used ...
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Horseytalk.net Special Interview Laurence Pearman www.mastersaddlers.co.uk Twice president of Society Master Saddlers, Lecturer / Assessor on Saddle fitting courses and Master Saddler Laurence Pearman answers some frequently asked questions on saddlery. Question Could you explain the purpose of a point and balance straps? Answer The main purpose of Point Straps is to stop forward movement of the saddle towards the ...
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Horseytalk.net Special Interview Maria Eilberg www.zebraproducts.co.uk Training for Leg Yield Team Zebra Products dressage rider and trainer Maria Eilberg provides advice on leg yielding courtesy of her sponsors Amerigo and Sprenger. Suppleness is a key element When training on the flat, suppleness is a key element which should be carefully attended to and developed. A useful exercise which can significantly ...
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Horseytalk.net Special Interview Ellie Ingram www.horsehage.co.uk A Happy Ending For Rescued Shetland Pony, Pearl In 2013, Essex-based horse lover, Ellie Ingram, was contacted by a friend who told her she had heard about 25 Shetland ponies on their way to slaughter as they were deemed as 'wastage'. The friend agreed to take two of the ponies and Ellie agreed to ...
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Horseytalk.net Special Interview Phoebe Boyce www.rda.org.uk To celebrate its 50th anniversary year in 2019, Riding for the Disabled Association is marking the milestone through its 50 Faces campaign, telling the stories of some of the amazing people who make RDA the extraordinary organisation it is today.. Designed to challenge preconceptions about disability and volunteering, and to celebrate the diversity and ...
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Horseytalk.net Special Interview Willa Newton www.zebraproducts.co.uk 10 Things You Didn't Know About the Leading event rider Leading event rider Willa Newton has had a year to remember with two top-10 finishes at four star level. Here we find out 10 things you didn't know about the Amerigo-sponsored rider. 1. Willa's father Joey was a top amateur jockey, having won the ...
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Horseytalk.net Special Interview Robinson's Summer Healthcare www.robinsonhealthcare.com First Aid Advice for Summer F is for flies Most horse owners can't wait for summer, the long leisurely rides, light nights and weekends competing are the reason why we have a horse. To ensure you make the most of the best months of the year, follow a few simple rules to help ...
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Horseytalk.net Special Interview The British Palomino Society www.thebritishpalominosociety.co.uk The Cream Gene What makes Palomino and Cream Dilute horses and ponies so truly striking and totally unique to the average bay, black, chestnut or grey. Ever wondered what causes the change? It's all down to the genes and in this issue. The British Palomino Society exclusively breaks down the process. A ...
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Horseytalk.net Special Interview The Society of Master Saddlers www.mastersaddlers.co.uk The Search for the Bespoke Dressage Saddle Another key essential is that the saddle should be fitted by a Society of Master Saddlers' Qualified Saddle Fitter to ensure the fit is perfect and the horse is truly comfortable and can perform at its best whether training at home or out competing ...
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Horseytalk.net Special Interview The Society of Master Saddlers www.mastersaddlers.co.uk Keeping Saddlery in the Best of Health The Society of Master Saddlers look at spotting wear and tear in your saddlery and making sure your tack is in the best repair. How many of you have been trotting along and found your leg suddenly drop due to a broken stirrup leather? ...
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