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SHOWING: A Timeless Tradition for Every Equestrian.
There’s a timeless elegance to traditions rooted in history, and Showing is no exception. This equestrian discipline harks back to an era when kings and queens, adorned in their finest riding attire, paraded their meticulously bred horses through s
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Keep calm and carry on with Secure Horse Flash.
A smarter, science-backed way to help horses stay focused, confident, and ready for anything. Every horse owner has faced those moments when even the
Rethinking worm control.
Moving from routine dosing to smarter, evidence-based care By Charlene Carroll For generations, horse owners were told to deworm every few weeks
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Falling, feeling, and finding your way back.
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Report horse abuse – it is the right thing to do
By South Africa Equestrian Federation (SAEF) Horse abuse in equestrian sports encompasses a range of harmful practices, from physical violence like wh
Keeping AHS at bay.
Inside South Africa’s ongoing battle against a disease that every horse owner knows by name. By Charlene Carroll The sun dips behind the veld, the a
Get Stronger in the Saddle
Want to ride with more balance, confidence and control? A stronger, more supple body can make all the difference. Cross-training off the horse isn’t
Rider’s Workout Toolkit: Arms of steel for softer hands
By Charlene Carroll A rider’s arms play a delicate balancing act. Too weak, and you’ll struggle to keep a steady contact; too tense, and your hors
Knowing your distances.
Understanding stride length, rhythm, and distances is the key to safe, confident, and consistent jumping, for both horse and rider. Showjumping is as
Vaulting: Gymnastics on Horseback
Imagine standing gracefully on the back of a moving horse, arms outstretched, poised in harmony with every stride. This is vaulting – a breathta
Digital mindfulness in a connected world.
We live in an age where a single photo, post, or comment can outlive us. The digital world never forgets, and in South Africa, that permanence has rea
Nothing goes to waste.
From baling twine to bottles, South African riders are finding creative ways to go greener at home and at the yard By Charlene Carroll There’s a say
Your rider’s workout toolkit.
By Charlene Carroll Riding is more than just sitting pretty, it’s a full-body workout that demands balance, stability, and strength. To support your
Lessons from the judge’s box.
From missed bells to tack troubles, Equestrian Life catches up with an FEI judge on the most common mistakes that catch you out in the showjumping rin
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The Myth of the Perfectly Straight Horse.
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