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Colic in horses: signs, types, treatment and prevention - Horse
WEBJun 21, 2024 · The signs of colic vary from case to case, but studies have shown that of horses with colic: 44% roll. 43% paw continuously or intermittently. 29% lie down for long periods. 21% get up and down ...
Types of noseband for horses – and finding the right one - Horse …
WEBFeb 8, 2022 · The Kineton, or Puckle, noseband applies strong nose pressure via two U-shaped metal loops which pass behind the bit rings, so rein pressure is transferred to the nose. This has a severe action ...
Best riding hats for horse riders of all abilities | Horse & Hound
WEBJan 5, 2024 · Best overall jockey skull: Charles Owen 4Star. Best overall peaked riding hat: Charles Owen EQx Kylo. Best value riding hat: Shires Karben Valentina. Best adjustable riding hat: Champion Air-Tech ...
How to lunge a horse – your essential guide - Horse & Hound
WEBAug 20, 2024 · The handler should stand in the centre of the circle. Direct the horse out onto the rein you wish to begin. If you are beginning on the right rein, hold the line in your right hand and the whip in ...
Olympic equestrian cross-country: a beginners’ guide - Horse
WEBJul 28, 2021 · The cross-country is the second of three phases in the Olympic equestrian eventing competition. The first phase is dressage and the third showjumping. Each horse and rider pair go round the cross ...
Horse facts: 29 fascinating facts and figures about horses - Horse …
WEBJan 14, 2022 · 17. A horse’s heart typically weighs 4–4.5kg and is about the size of a basketball. 18. Horses cannot breathe through their mouth, only through their nose. 19. Horses usually gallop at around ...
What is dressage? An essential guide to the sport of dressage
WEBMay 1, 2024 · The highest score ever given in dressage is 94.3%, awarded to Charlotte Dujardin and Valegro for their grand prix freestyle test at Olympia, London, in December 2014. Charlotte and Valegro also ...
New dressage tests and rules revealed: what riders need to know
WEBDec 5, 2023 · Intro 4 is a new test. Prelim 1 is the same floorplan as the old prelim 2 but the collective marks have changed. It was 10×2 for rhythm, 10×2 suppleness, 10×2 contact, 10×2 rider’s position ...
Famous racehorses: 15 of the best of all time | Horse & Hound
WEBJul 21, 2021 · Denman. Desert Orchid. Frankel. Galileo. Kauto Star. Red Rum. While many, many brilliant thoroughbreds have made their mark on the racecourses around the world during their Flat or National Hunt ...