The Equestrian Podcast
Listen to Prospeqs founder Catherine Brock talk about the demands of equestrian sport with Bethany Lee on The Equestrian Podcast! Find the episode here.
Listen to Prospeqs founder Catherine Brock talk about the demands of equestrian sport with Bethany Lee on The Equestrian Podcast! Find the episode here.
All athletes benefit from a break. Periods off of work give both body and mind a chance to repair and refresh. For this reason, time off is a necessary part of a sport-horse’s fitness routine. However, giving your horse time off isn’t as simple as stall rest (unless ordered by your veterinarian) — or pulling … Read more
Key Points The benefits of supplementing glucosamine for horses aren’t support by scientific data. There are no known harmful effects of giving your horse glucosamine supplements, either. Horse owners will do almost anything they can afford to prevent lameness. One of the most appealing methods of soundness support is the use of nutritional supplements. Supplementation … Read more
Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS) is one of the leading health issues in performance horses. “Unnatural” lifestyle conditions such as infrequent turnout, a high concentrate diet, travel, and physical and emotional stress are all thought to increase the prevalence of gastric ulcers in horses. Key points Equine ulcers affect your horse’s performance and behavior. A … Read more
The Swedish show jumping team made headlines for winning team gold with two barefoot horses. Read what the experts say about going shoeless.
Nothing disrupts a teenage equestrian’s routine quite like going back to school. Use these five tips to balance school with your riding.