Property & Pasture
War on Waste for Horse Owners: A Circular Economy
War on Waste for horse owners. The planet is drowning in plastic and, while a lot
When the Drought Breaks… Hold Your Horses!
Horse pastures drought recovery After yet another dry and hot year in Australia, most horse owners
Architects Offer Free Aid to Bushfire Victims
Architects offer free aid to bushfire victims Heartbreakingly, thousands of homes and farms in Australia have
Horse Health & Well-being
The Ripple of her Legacy: A Story of Sox who Suffered From C6/C7 Malformation
C6/C7 Malformation This is my story of Sox. Sox came to me as a very sweet, very talented, yet very immature rising four-year-old in October 2014. I was excited about her bright future but I was prepared to give her time. I am very much against rushing the training of
Horse Training
The Standardbred’s Track-to-Hack Journey Part 9: Andy’s Equitana Experience
Welcome to Part 9 of the Unharnessed Potential project, an education and awareness campaign to promote the re-training and re-homing of Standardbreds when they retire from a racing career. The previous article marked the completion of Andy’s re-training, according to the shaping scale he reached ‘proof level’ which is testing
Horse People & Culture
Little Riders and Cute Ponies: The World of Horse Book Illustration
Today we’re exploring pony stories and humorous cartoons. Pony stories feed our obsessions and provide insight into the skills and ethics of horsemanship and horse care. Beautifully illustrated pony stories also stimulate an appreciation of art and an interest in drawing. Some pony books, the ones we are looking at
News & Science
Racing Australia to ban stocking-style tongue ties
Tongue Ties In what looks like an effort to standardise the materials used for tying horses’ tongues, Racing Australia have amended the rules, specifically banning nylon stockings and listing rubber bands and leather straps of a minimum 15mm, and lycra or neoprene ties of a minimum 50mm as the only
Sponsored Content
Keep Them Safe With Horserail
Safe Fencing for Horses: Horse fencing has seen a great modernization over the last 20 years, with horse owners realizing that old fashioned wire and timber fencing really is not suitable for our beloved and easily startled animals. It is easy to see why Horserail is the number one choice
Protecting Queensland’s Horses is Now Easier
Biosecurity Entity Registration Portal Many horse owners are developing action plans to keep them and their horses safe during natural disasters like bushfires and floods. But these are not the only dangers from which owners need to protect their horses. Emergency animal diseases like equine influenza and Kunjin virus can
Feed Balancers: Much More Than Simple Nutrition
Very well-established in countries like the United Kingdom, where forage-based diets have been the traditional norm, feed balancers are becoming very popular in Australia as more and more horse owners get in step with the fibre-feeding mantra and move towards healthier, low-starch forage-rich diets for their horses and ponies. We
Feeding for Weight Gain
Feeding for weight gain: Some horses do not maintain their bodyweight easily and it can prove a real challenge to keep them at an ideal weight. Ultimately, your horse’s ribs should not be visible, but they should be easily felt if you run your hand along your horse’s side. A
Horse Welfare
National Horse Register a Step Closer
The Agriculture Ministers’ Forum (AGMIN) met in Launceston last Friday to progress priority issues affecting the agriculture sector, with horse welfare and the development of a national horse register taking
Racing Australia to ban stocking-style tongue ties
Tongue Ties In what looks like an effort to standardise the materials used for tying horses’ tongues, Racing Australia have amended the rules, specifically banning nylon stockings and listing rubber
Human Mindset
Bias Beware! Researchers have identified more than 50 types of biases
I own the most beautiful horse in the world. Well, maybe I’m a little biased. We all have our own
Taking Action – The Simple Guide
Ok, here it goes, I am saying the ‘P’ word… Procrastination! How often do we know we have to do
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Equitation Science
Noseband design significantly affects pressure on horse’s nose
Noseband design. If you use a flash or drop noseband, you may be surprised at the results of a recent
How do we Measure a Horse’s Quality of Life?
Astute horse owners realise that their horse’s welfare is about more than having food, water and appropriate shelter. The horse’s
Horses and People in Art
Dressed for the Ride: The history of rider wear
Rider wear is an area of sports clothing where history, function and symbolism are uniquely
My Journey Into the Unique Gypsy Cob
Sometimes, we have no idea where a road will lead us. We follow it because
The Standardbred’s Track-to-Hack Journey Part 9: Andy’s Equitana Experience
Welcome to Part 9 of the Unharnessed Potential project, an education and awareness campaign to promote the re-training and re-homing of Standardbreds when they retire from a racing career. The previous article marked the completion of Andy’s re-training, according to the shaping scale he reached ‘proof level’ which is testing
Australian Bushfires – How Can I Help?
Help for Australian Bushfires. As part of the horse industry and farming communities, many of us are wanting to help those affected by the Australian bushfires. Reports of rain during last week have been welcome but the falls were patchy and most areas face ongoing fire threats and evacuations, while
How do Horses Sleep?
Whether you ride horses or just admire them from afar, at some point you might have wondered how they sleep. Maybe you saw a pony lying in a field and wondered if they sleep lying down or standing up. If you have pets, you probably already know that the sleep
Architects Offer Free Aid to Bushfire Victims
Architects offer free aid to bushfire victims Heartbreakingly, thousands of homes and farms in Australia have been destroyed or damaged by this summer’s devastating bushfires and in response, architects across the nation have put up their hands to help. Over 400 local architectural practices have signed up to Architects Assist
