Many riders dream of it: galloping along the beach at sunset, just you and your horse – no saddle, no bridle,...
Read articlePodcast # 9 – How Your Horse Learns Best – Praise Right, Don’t Reinforce the Wrong Signals
Praise, cuddles or treats? What’s the right way to reward your horse? It’s a hotly debated topic in the equestrian...
Read articleLearning for Life in the Stable – How Horses Support Child Development
Key points at a glance: Horses promote motor development through balance, coordination, and body...
Read articleChildren and Their Love for Horses
Key points at a glance: Horses support children holistically – physically, emotionally, and socially The right...
Read articlePodcast #8 – When the Cold Wave Hits Your Barn: How to Help Horses with Colds and Respiratory Infections
Every winter, it’s the same scene: you walk into the barn and hear that familiar chorus of coughing echoing down the...
Read articlePodcast #7 – Pasture Management for Laminitis-Prone Horses: What Every Horse Owner Needs to Know
Most horse owners know spring grass can be risky for laminitis-prone horses. But what about grazed-down pastures in...
Read articleMental preparation of the person
Key points at a glance: Body posture speaks volumes – an upright, relaxed posture signals competence and...
Read articleThe right equipment for groundwork
Headcollar, lead rope, schooling whip & Co. Key points at a glance: The right headcollar is the foundation – a...
Read articleThe ideal training ground
Key points at a glance: Safety comes first – Fenced, level areas without potential hazards provide the best learning...
Read articlePreparing the horse for groundwork
Key points at a glance: Building trust comes first – without a solid basis of trust, effective groundwork is...
Read articlePodcast #6 – Clipping, Blanketing, or Fluffy Coat? How to Keep Your Horse Comfortable in Winter
As the days grow shorter and the nights colder, horse owners everywhere face the same question: What should I do with...
Read articlePodcast #5 – Stress in Horses: How to Recognize It and What Really Helps
Many horse owners believe their animals live a carefree life: no jobs, no bills, no daily grind. But in reality, horses...
Read articleWatering systems in horse stables
Key Points at a Glance A range of systems to suit every set-up: from simple paddle-operated drinkers and float-valve...
Read articleAutomated hay feeding in the stable
Key Points at a Glance Forced feed breaks stress horses: withholding hay/forage runs counter to their evolution as...
Read articleAutomatic hard-feed dispensers in equine management
Individual feeding via microchip – opportunities and limitations for group housing (open barns) and stables Key Points...
Read articleAutomated mucking-out systems in horse stables
Key Points at a Glance Different levels of automation: from simple scraper systems and vacuum set-ups to fully...
Read articlePodcast #4 – Hierarchy in Horse Herds: Myth or Reality?
“Mine’s the boss.” “My horse is really low-ranking.” You often hear horse owners say things like this. But how...
Read articleSolving complex tasks with clicker training – an example exercise with a feed trough
Key points at a glance: Complex tasks must be broken down into individual steps Each step is trained and...
Read articleUnderstanding clicker training – more than just handing out treats
Key points at a glance: The click is a precise marker for desired behaviour The click becomes a promise of...
Read articleClicker training and trick training – more than just a show
Key points at a glance: Clicker training is a training method; trick training consists of specific...
Read articleThe right reward makes all the difference – treats in clicker training
Key points at a glance: Healthy rewards support concentration Sugar and starch can negatively affect learning...
Read articlePodcast #3 – Autumn Pasture to Paddock Transition: How to Ensure a Smooth Transition from Grass to Hay
Autumn is here – and with it comes an often underestimated challenge in horse management: switching from pasture to...
Read articleHelping horses lose weight safely – why crash diets do more harm than good
Sustainably reducing excess weight in horses Key Points at a Glance Radical feed restriction increases the risk of...
Read articleIs my horse really overweight?
Why scales, body condition scoring and gut feeling are often misleading Key points at a glance: Weight alone is not...
Read articleThe unique musculature of horses: Powerhouse for speed and stamina
High proportion of type IIa muscle fibres: Horses combine speed and stamina thanks to an exceptionally large number of...
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