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More Than Just Herd Instinct? Do They Really Miss Their Friends? Spend enough time around horses, and you’ll see it – two best friends grazing side by side, a mare whinnying desperately as her field mate disappears from sight, a gelding pacin
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South African Western Mounted Games.
From gymkhana roots to national glory, this is South Africa’s sport of speed and precision Photos courtesy of Denford Studios Written by Charlene Ca
Five ways to practice digital mindfulness.
By Charlene Carroll Scrolling, liking, sharing. It’s second nature, right? Yet in the blur of online life, we often forget that what we post and how
ONE STEP AT A TIME.
Born to perform.
The art of standing still.
Breeders Corner: The Thoroughbred
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Reading Between the Ears
They don’t speak our language, but they’re always speaking. Understanding the body language of horses. Spend enough time around horses, and you’
The perfect paddock.
Creating a safe and happy home for your horse By Charlene Carroll A lush paddock is every horse owner’s dream. A serene, green haven where horses ca
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
Born to perform.
By Charlene Carroll South Africa’s horse world is a tapestry of breeds, from the hardy ponies of the veld to the noble imports that grace our dressa
Riding With Integrity
Human Anti-Doping in South African Equestrian Sport The SAEF, as an affiliated member of the FEI, is part of a collaborative worldwide movement for do
There is something about an SA Boerperd.
A horse shaped by history, celebrated in the present, and trusted to carry families and riders into the future. By Charlene Carroll Let’s set the sc
Staying on Track
As small business owners, we often end up wearing multiple ‘hats’ in the day to day running of the business – operations, sales, finance manager
Moving in the Right Direction: The Ongoing Spurs Debate
For decades, spurs have been a staple in equestrian sport, seen as a subtle aid for refining communication between horse and rider. But as equestriani
INSURANCE BEYOND THE PADDOCK.
From Equestrian Roots to Expansive Horizons: Kuda Insurance Brokers Delivers Tailored Solutions for Every Aspect of Your Life and Business. Let’s fa
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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Nothing goes to waste.
Born to perform.
When the GB star became World champion…
Where silence stretches the soul.
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