FARRIER FORUM | LOW HEELS—THIN WALLS: UNDERSTANDING THE RISKS—by Jeff Mangone🇺🇸 NCJF, NBF, APF II
INTRODUCTION: THE HOOF TELLS THE STORY One of the most common issues I see in the field—across all types of horses, from backyard horses to high-level performance horses—is the combination of low heels and thin hoof walls. These aren’t just cosmetic problems. They’re definitely not something you “just keep an eye on.” They directly affect: […]
EVENTING SADDLES | A PERSONAL JOURNEY IN EVENTING & MY DEVOTION TO BETTER XC SADDLES —by Jochen Schleese🇩🇪/🇨🇦 DE/CA CMS, CSFT, CSE
MY PASSION—HELPING HORSES WORLDWIDE Three-day eventing has often been called “The Pinnacle of English Equestrian Sports,” mainly because it encompasses several disciplines—all of which the successful event rider must master. It is an “equine triathlon.” The Three Stages of Competition were designed to test training, endurance, and versatility. In early days, only commissioned military officers could […]
SET YOUR HORSE UP FOR SUCCESSFUL FLYING CHANGES —by Lynda Lambert🇺🇸
Many times it is said that flying changes are the most difficult movement for horse and rider to execute. Many riders struggle to get the proper timing of the movement. Some people learn by listening, some by watching, doing or a combination of those methods. So too, individual horses are unique in how they learn. […]
GOOD LEG. BAD LEG. THE TALE OF YOUR GLUTEUS MEDIUS —by Emma Malone🇬🇧
IS ONE LEG BETTER THAN THE OTHER IN THE SADDLE? You know the feeling: One leg lies beautifully against your horse’s side. The other? Grips. Slides. Ignores you. It is not your imagination, and it is probably not an issue with your horse. IT IS YOUR PELVIS. When one side of the pelvis drops, you […]
FINDING YOUR WAY IN: HOW ONLINE WESTERN DRESSAGE BRINGS COMPETITION BACK WITHIN REACH—by Esther ‘Linsey’ Adams 🇺🇸/🇮🇱
There’s a particular kind of quiet that settles in when you’ve stepped away from showing. Maybe life got busy, the kids had soccer tournaments every weekend, or you simply reached a point where loading the trailer at five in the morning felt like it was costing you more than it was giving back. For a […]
WHY “DOING YOUR OWN RESEARCH ONLINE” ABOUT INDIVIDUAL HORSE’S NEEDS IS A BAD IDEA: STICK WITH THE PROS—by Annie Emery🇺🇸 MS, CRC, CESMT, CENA
There’s a trend in the horse world right now: everyone wants to “do their own research.” It sounds like a good idea—after all, we live in an age where information is just a click away. Social media groups, webinars, online gurus—there’s endless content about horse nutrition. No one wants to be caught off guard or […]
RIDING THROUGH THE TRANSITION: THE IMPACT OF PERIMENOPAUSE & MENOPAUSE ON FEMALE EQUESTRIANS 🇬🇧
Equestrian sport is unusual among Olympic disciplines: it is sex-integrated, participation spans decades, and many riders remain competitive well into midlife and beyond. That longevity is a strength—but it also means that a large proportion of the riding population will experience perimenopause and menopause while still training, competing, coaching, and caring for horses. In other […]
FROM AN FEI OFFICIAL: ON THE BIT, NATURALLY—by Viscounte Simon Cocozza🇮🇹/🇬🇧
Riding your horse in a light and round outline should be easy, yet in real life it is often very tricky to get right. Fortunately, there is a way to help every horse and pony become soft and supple in your hand that is both easy and natural. In this article, I will explain what […]
The April edition of US Equestrian News contains a link to recommendations relating to new USEF safety stirrup rules.
The article notes USEF GR801.6 and provides information regarding which stirrups will be permissible and which will cease to be usable in competitions starting on December 1, 2026. That article can be found at https://www.usef.org/compete/resources-forms/stirrup-resource-page?utm_source=SilverpopMailing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=The%20Insider%20-02.23.26%20(1)&utm_content=&utm_source=SilverpopMailing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Sport%20News%20-%20April%20Affiliate%20Newsletter%20(1)&utm_content= We recommend that all readers refer to that link for this important safety information.
FROM THE FARRIER: SPRING EVENTING—STUDS, MUD, & PREVENTING SHOE LOSS—by Jeff Mangone🇺🇸
A Farrier’s Guide to Cross-Country Traction and Hoof Health Spring is one of the most exciting times of year for event riders. Horses are coming back into work, conditioning programs are ramping up, and cross-country season is just beginning. However, from a hoof-care standpoint, spring also presents some of the most challenging conditions we see all […]
