Equine photography – top tips
By Jax Woods of Jacqui S Photography 1. Clean is the new natural You by no means need to start looking to hire a
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By Jax Woods of Jacqui S Photography 1. Clean is the new natural You by no means need to start looking to hire a
30th Nov 2019
While we dream of an animal abuse-free world, this is sadly not today’s reality. If you suspect abuse or neglect, it is important to
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Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) is a non-invasive therapy used most frequently to treat soft tissue injuries. In this therapy, a high-energy soundwave is produced
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The Tersk is a breed of horse originating in Russia from the 1920s. It was created to replace the almost-extinct Strelets Arabian breed. Of
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Q: What is the longest I can leave my horse unworked without him getting fresh? A: This is a difficult question to answer, because
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Q: How can I get my horse to overcome his fear of water? A: Fear of water is a very common issue in horses.
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Q: Why is ‘test driving’ a bit such an important part of the process? A: When you have an idea of the horse’s anatomy,
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By Dr Luke Poore A locking stifle is caused by upward fixation of the patella in the stifle joint of the horse. The patella
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Q: Do Miniature Horses wear shoes? A: Miniature Horses have no need for shoes. They have very hardy hooves and with correct trimming they
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Q: At what age do horses stop growing? A: The age at which a horse stops growing depends on the breed. Some horses mature
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Q: Why do people feed their horses rooibos? A: Rooibos is unique to South Africa and has always been known to be healthy. However,
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All over the world and more and more in South Africa, equestrians are seeing the benefits of solarium therapy for their horses. Many professional
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Q: Is a horse smarter than a dog? Asked by Eve Exley Horses and dogs are very different animals. People often judge the intelligence
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All horse lovers dream of a career in the equine industry. Some aspire to be a top coach, competitive riders envision a riding career
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Born 1970, Harare, Zimbabwe. Studied Fine Art at University of Stellenbosch, graduating in 1992 with a degree in Fine Arts (Painting). website: andrew barlow fine art
I know horses intimately as an art subject, the musculoskeletal system, the way the coat shines over the muscles and the facial expressions. Pastel drawings of African animals and Racehorses. Digital Photographic Art of African Animals printed on canvas. Mosaic rocks and frames. I live on a wildlife estate in
I am a digital painter. I switched from oils to digital when I found that the effects I could achieve far surpassed anything I could do in oils alone. I can, and frequently do mix the effects of oils and water colour on one canvas and can then draw the effect of charcoal on top of both.
Mistake #1 – Thinking your horse is like a dog or a cat.
Unless the new horse owner has been educated, they may think their horse is like a cat or dog. The new horse owner may pat his thigh and say, “C’mon” a few times and the horse will just leap into the trailer like a happy dog.
Since there is no one right way or one wrong way to train a horse, you may want to change the method you are using to train your horse. You have several different ways to choose from. If you are not having any luck with one method you can always try another.
BIT VS. BITLESS TRAINING
When it comes to the welfare of the horse, riders and trainers do their best to ensure that the horse is not subject to pain under saddle. One of the most common debates is about training horses to be ridden with a bit and training them to be ridden without a bit. There are many advantages to both methods. For certain situations, a bit may be more efficient than not using one. In other situations, riding without a bit may be more comfortable to the horse than using a bit. It depends on the situation, the training level of the horse, the rider’s abilities, and the goals that you are trying to achieve with your horse as to which method will work best.
The animal kingdom has a pecking order, which is very similar to our military. In the military the ranks in pecking order is General down to Private. The General will make the decisions on where to go and what to do, etc.
If you are either looking to buy a horse or maybe you have already acquired a horse. Either way the will need to be trained. Whether you do it yourself or hire a trainer to train the horse for you.
You should practice things your horse already knows before introducing something new. New skills should be introduced on something your horse already knows. Building on previously learnt skills is the key to being successful in horse training.
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