Horsey Interviews 2020

Horseytalk.net Special Interview Caroline Mckain Psychic horse helped me find love - Full story Why bother with swiping for hours on Tinder when a psychic horse could find you love? Caroline Mckain, 56, says that her horse, called Fred, is responsible for her meeting her soulmate – because he told her exactly where to look, with the help of a ...
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Horseytalk.net Special Interview How to Find a Qualified Saddle Fitter Please do not confuse a Master Saddle Fitter or Qualified Saddle Fitter with a Master Saddler or Qualified Saddler. Master Saddler and Society of Master Saddlers’ Registered Qualified Saddle Fitter, Kay Hastilow answers: What is the best way to find a Qualified Saddle Fitter? Are there any qualifications I can ...
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Horseytalk.net Special Interview Is your saddle safe? How to check your saddle for safety Twice president of The Society Master Saddlers, Lecturer / Assessor on Saddle fitting courses and Master Saddler Laurence Pearman provides advice on checking your saddle for safety. Question What areas of my saddle should I check for wear or damage? Are there any areas that are ...
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Horseytalk.net Special Interview A Career with Horses. See if this fits It’s easy to get stuck in a rut when it comes to your career. If you like meeting new people, enjoy variety and being outdoors whatever the weather, saddle fitting could provide the answer. The first point of call would be to visit the Society of Master Saddlers website ...
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Robinson Animal Healthcare - Break Free. Go for a Hack Sophie Wells tips for a Safe and Happy Hack Hacking out on a lovely sunny day is one of the great joys of owning a horse, providing both you and your horse are confident that you can tackle any situation that might arise. For some riders, the idea of hacking ...
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Horseytalk.net Special Interview Bridle Fitting Advice I have just bought a new horse and need to buy a new bridle, what should I look for in a new bridle and how do I ensure it is fitted correctly and will be comfortable for the horse? Says The Society of Master Saddlers: First of all you need to think about the ...
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Robinson Animal Healthcare - On the move after Lockdown Are you Prepared for an Emergency Away from Home? Following the latest easing of lockdown measures horse owners are once again back out on the road attending training events and with preparations tentatively underway for the resumption of competitions, are you prepared for a first aid emergency away from home? Being ...
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Horseytalk.net Special Interview The Coronavirus Crisis Give your new horse a treat. Buy them some new tack Without doubt and thankfully times have changed! Not that many years ago many riders and owners would buy a new horse and expect the tack they already had to fit, while others requested to buy the existing tack – it might fit the ...
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Horseytalk.net Special Interview Foot Perfect How Kirsty solved her ex-Racehorses foot problems Their feet were very fragile, often splitting and breaking and they were always losing shoes.Two ex-racehorses, owned by Kirsty Holder, were both having problems with poor feet. Copper Sound, a 15-year-old chestnut Thoroughbred gelding, had been raced in point-to-points and National Hunt until he was eight years old ...
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Horseytalk.net Special Interview Saddle Fitting for the Wider Horse or Pony The Society of Master Saddlers offers advice when it comes to finding a suitable saddle for a wider fitting horse or pony. Without doubt certain types of horses and ponies are by nature harder to fit and those with less wither and wider, flatter backs can prove thought-provoking when ...
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Horseytalk.net Special Interview On Solid Ground To soft? Too hard? How do you know when the ground conditions are good enough to compete and when you should save your horse for another day? Here event rider and trainer, Harriet Morris-Baumber, helps us understand the effects of riding on ground that could be considered detrimental to your horse. The 2020 eventing ...
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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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