Equestrian events have been a historic part of the Olympics since they first began. Following is some interesting trivia and info! • Equestrian made
Australia boasts many talented and successful event riders…and Shane Rose is right up there among the best of them. Shane has had his share of wins
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A current Pony Club member and elite athlete, Pony Club NSW chats to Hannah about her life, passion, and what it takes to overcome a crippling disease
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Horse theft has been taking place here ever since horses first set hoof on Australian soil….even bushrangers like Ned Kelly regularly helped themselve
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We’d all love our horses to have a full, flowing tail. A thick, flowing mass of hair is the epitome of beauty. But looking at a lovely long tail and c
If you’re looking for a horse float for sale, it pays to do your homework first. Buying a used horse float can be tricky, especially from someone you
The care and management of old horses has been the focus of much scrutiny of late. The reason is obvious: horses are living much longer than they on
When horses indulge in mutual grooming, it’s a case of “you scratch my back and I’ll scratch yours”! Horses living in the wild have a natural pecking
The medical community remains deadlocked on whether humans crave salt to satisfy physiological needs or to fulfill acquired taste preferences. Equine
Your horse is a grass-eating machine! He has evolved over millions of years to survive on a diet of nothing but grass and although he is adaptable and
Microchips are implanted intramuscularly and have been used to identify animals since the 1970’s. They are considered an excellent form of animal ide
What is it with horses? Give them a wash or an extra good grooming and the first thing they’ll do when they get the chance is have a good roll, it’s
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When looking at horses for sale and buying a horse, you may request a pre-purchase exam be performed on a horse that you would like to buy. The pre-pu