I am not gonna lie, even I was surprised with the answer! When I started riding dressage I was told that a horse foaming at the mouth was a good thing. It is a sign of them chewing the bit softly and accepting the contact. Recent studies, combined with science would argue that is not […]
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Review: ONE K™ Riding Helmet Color Change System With MIPS
We Love Lids Here at Dressage Hub, we love to keep you in the know about what the best riding helmets are on the market for equestrians. Our recent post about the difference between a MIPS riding helmet and non-MIPS riding helmet have gone viral. Dressage Hub advocates for equestrians. We push manufacturers to do […]
Horse Crashes Through Window – Equestrian Nightmare!
This is crazy! What happened to the dog? And why was that girl left to save herself? Horses are always finding a way to injure themselves but this horse is so extra that he takes it to the next level of equestrian disaster. While enjoying some turnout time in the indoor arena during a cold […]
How to Wrap and Poultice the Leg of a Horse
What Is A Poultice? Poultice has been in use by people for thousands of years, since at least Egyptian times. “It’s part of the regular daily routine for every horse that is exercised beyond a light workout,” said Craig Schmersal, winner of a gold medal in the 2002 World Equestrian Games, to HorseChannel.com. Poultice’s second function is […]
8 Best Horse Toys To Relieve Stall Stress
Horse stalls are fine for eating, sleeping, and grooming, but horses get restless and bored staying in their stalls all day waiting for their owners to groom or ride them. They need exercise and play to relieve them from what equine veterinarians call ‘stall stress.’ Here are some of the best boredom-relief horse toys you […]
What Is The Cause Of Suspensory Injuries And What Can You Do To Prevent Them
How to Prevent a Suspensory Injury Colic and suspensory injuries are two to the things riders least want to hear about their dearly beloved. In this video we take a look at some of the best ways to prevent hearing the words “It’s a suspensory” from your very own vet. Dr. Hilary Clayton is a […]
How to See if Your Saddle Fits
How to See if Your Saddle Fits This video has some great visual aids on what exactly you are looking at when you are trying to fit a saddle to both you and your horse. Saddle fitting is exhausting and can quickly become a nightmare but these simple tools will help get you started on […]
Neue Schule Introduces Two New Dressage Bits to the US
Riverhead, NY (May 29, 2013) – Dressage is testing enough, who couldn’t benefit from a boost in confidence, including our horses? Now, for the horse who shirks from the bit — leading a domino-effect of performance issues such as falling in/out at the shoulder, tightness in the jaw and poll, or fixing against the hand — Neue Schule […]