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Stories Training about 1 month ago -   So you have had your first few rides and are starting to get to know your new off-the-track Thoroughbred and you want to consider getting out and about and setting some competition goals.

Stories Training about 1 month ago -   These first rides are a tiny part of a much bigger plan, so lay the best foundation that you can. Patience and consistency are paramount, and be prepared that some areas may take longer than you anticipated.

Stories Training about 1 month ago -   Thoroughbreds coming directly from racing generally require a period to “let down” or spell. This is what humans would see as a holiday, a time to rest and recover for the body and mind.

Stories Training about 1 month ago -   “The difficulty lies in the tough decisions that need to be made in literally seconds.”

Stories Sponsored about 1 month ago -   When the Covid lockdowns were enforced in Victoria, young Jess Barraclough found herself looking for ways to pass the time after her schoolwork was finished for the day. A ‘project horse’ seemed to offer a great distraction.

Training about 1 month ago -   Riding your pony with control and harmony is a beautiful and rewarding experience, but it comes with the responsibility of understanding and mastering the essential aids of communication between you and your pony.

Health Sponsored about 1 month ago -   Show world supremo Paul Austin knows that the secret to success in any equestrian discipline in having healthy, happy horses.

Stories about 1 month ago -   with Michael Glenn and Simon De Leeuw of SJM Equine

Health about 1 month ago -   with Larissa Bilston (BAgrSc – Hons 1), Animal Nutritionist, Farmalogic

News about 1 month ago -   An exciting four days of Jumping reached its conclusion on Monday, when the Junior Grand Prix was held at the Sydney Royal Easter Show...

News about 1 month ago -   Get into your local newsagent or saddlery to pick up a copy of the April Horse Deals...

Sponsored News about 1 month ago -   17th-21st April 2024 - Come along and cheer on these wonderful cowgirls as they give it all they can!

News about 1 month ago -   An Australian Olympic equestrian medallist has vowed to get back on the horse for the Olympic Games in Paris after a horror fall left him in the ICU.

Stories about 1 month ago -   Overcoming hurdles with her horse Digby, Teagan’s sheer determination, passion and skill have allowed her to reach heights she never thought were possible. Teagan shares her journey with Horse Deals.

Health Sponsored about 1 month ago -   There’s a whole community of microbiota naturally living in your horse’s gut. This gastrointestinal microbiota is made up of bacteria, yeast, protozoa, and fungi. Not only is it essential for maintaining animal health, it’s also crucial to performance.

Stories Training about 1 month ago -   Horse Deals asked the 2008 Beijing Team Silver Medallist, 1996 and 2003 Eventing Rider of the Year, and the 2018 WA Equine Athlete of the Year, Sonja Johnson, to give us a leg up on a burgeoning eventing career.

News about 1 month ago -   Django of Cacharel, an Australian based international Grand Prix stallion who retired from sport in 2016, has passed away...

News about 1 month ago -   The FEI Tribunal has issued its Final Decision in a case involving a Prohibited Substance.

News about 1 month ago -   The second leg of the 2024 Australian FEI World Cup season was held this afternoon at the Werribee Park National Equestrian Centre ...

News about 1 month ago -   Kentaur Alba, a 5-year-old mare ridden by Victorian Young Rider Strobe Knox...

News about 1 month ago -   The annual equine extravaganza which is Dressage and Jumping with the Stars (DJWTS) wrapped up on Saturday...

News about 1 month ago -   Australian para dressage team rider Emma Booth has obtained the ride on a new horse in this 2024 Paralympic year

News about 1 month ago -   In a competition that was as unpredictable as it was exciting, Ireland came out on top with a superb team effort at the second leg...

Health Training about 2 months ago -   The horse lives in the moment; it doesn’t judge, criticise or manipulate, but it is a very capable learner and does have a very good memory. Horse Deals asked Dr Kate Fenner to explain how a horse thinks and learns.

Stories about 2 months ago -   From a room infested with spiders and clutter that couldn’t be tamed, to now, a beautiful and perfectly organised tackroom Annie Wagner’s dream of the pretty but practical “equestrian cave” was only made possible by hard work and careful planning. Annie shares the DIY process with Horse Deals.

Stories about 2 months ago -   When Jaimie Stichel’s dad Ronny rocked up home after a five-day trip with a cherry picker truck, Jaimie said that it was not what she had envisaged and she couldn’t see the vision...

Stories about 2 months ago -   Phillip Leitch is the resident “Knight” at Kryal Castle at Ballarat in Victoria. Phillip is also a two-time World Champion jouster...

Stories about 2 months ago -   After a horrific race fall, Kristy Banks was determined to get back on a horse, despite being a paraplegic. And now the former successful jockey is a champion barrel racer, competing against able-bodied riders in events across the country...

News about 2 months ago -   British Paralympian Sophie Wells said goodbye to her career making dressage horse, Pinocchio...

News about 2 months ago -   The FEI Eventing Nations Cup™ will return in full force, with the opening event to be held at Montelibretti (ITA) from 14-17 March 2024.