My response to Mark Todd
I am sure we have all seen the video now of Mark Todd smacking a horse with a branch at one of his clinics. I have always been a huge… Read More »My response to Mark Todd
No matter what you do with your horse, it will likely involve some training & competition. Whether you are keeping your horse fit for fun rides or aiming at Badminton, you will need to train your horse. Here you can find all of our articles on training & competition. From some of our favourite training exercises, to how to use training aids effectively, to following the action in your favourite sports. We have it all.
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I am sure we have all seen the video now of Mark Todd smacking a horse with a branch at one of his clinics. I have always been a huge… Read More »My response to Mark Todd
EquiPepper was born out of my love of thoroughbreds and my belief that they are just as good as other breeds. So many of the articles here on EquiPepper are… Read More »New Research Finds Thoroughbreds Don’t Deserve Their Quirky Reputation
Syndicates are very common in racing with roughly 60% of horses being owned by a syndicate. The benefits seem clear and it’s not just low level horses, some Group 1… Read More »Sport Horse Syndicates ~ Own a top level horse
Real naughty horses don’t exist. Most horses who display what we would call naughty behaviour have a reason for doing so. They might buck in canter due to being in… Read More »Naughty Horses ~ Are you tackling the symptom or just correcting the behaviour?
Side reins are a common training aid that have been around for years. They are often used with young horses to introduce the idea of a contact on the bit… Read More »Side Reins: Benefits & Risks
For a long time, coloured horses were looked down on, considered second best. People didn’t really want them. But why was the coloured horse undesirable for such a long time?… Read More »The rise in popularity of the coloured horse
We are all guilty of it. Our horse gets the best nutritional diet, they regularly see a physio and they are exercised regularly to work towards our goals for them.… Read More »Why you need to look after yourself
Taking on an ex racehorse can be a daunting prospect, especially if you haven’t had one before. But there are so many fantastic resources out there to help you get… Read More »The 4 Best Resources for Ex Racehorses
When we think about dressage, many of us picture those big flashy warmbloods with gorgeous floaty paces. Warmbloods have been selectively bred for years specifically to produce these impressive paces… Read More »Can you lose marks for not having a warmblood for Dressage?
We all know how important it is to have a correctly fitted saddle for our horse. Not only does it help prevent back pain, it can also improve the horses… Read More »Does Bridle Fit Affect Performance?