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Apr 21, 20214 min read

Best training aids for horse

So you’re having a few issues with your horse and are thinking about getting some training aids to help? Or someone on your yard or your...

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Apr 14, 20212 min read

How to prepare for getting back to training and competing.

Or jumping in for the first time? Preparing for your first show or even getting back in the ring after some time off can be daunting, to...

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Apr 6, 20213 min read

5 Ways to Prevent Injuries in Dogs

You know that sinking feeling you get in the pit of your stomach when you feel guilty, lost and have managed to convince yourself it was...

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How do I stop my dog or horse from tripping?

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Mar 31, 20214 min read

How do I stop my dog or horse from tripping?

Why does my horse stumble all the time? And why does my dog keep tripping on walks? These are questions I get asked all the time, perhaps...

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How do I start training my puppy or dog for agility?

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Mar 23, 20213 min read

How do I start training my puppy or dog for agility?

I remember just looking at my pup and thinking 'I don't know what to do?' I knew I wanted to do agility but how do you get started? When...

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Mar 17, 20212 min read

How to get started training your horse for dressage: How are dressage horse's trained?

In this week’s blog, we’re going to dive into some of the foundation exercises you can use with your young horse's ready for a career in...

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Does my pet need a chiropractor or veterinary physiotherapist?

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Mar 9, 20213 min read

Does my pet need a chiropractor or veterinary physiotherapist?

How to choose your rehab professional... Very valid question! There are a whole host of highly qualified professionals in the...

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Mar 2, 20213 min read

5 Simple Core Exercises for Dogs and Horses

How do I strengthen my dog and/or horse's core with 5 simple exercises? Core strengthening and conditioning is a key part of any dog or...

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Vet physio for performance: 3 Signs your Pet needs Vet Physio NOW!

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Feb 24, 20214 min read

Vet physio for performance: 3 Signs your Pet needs Vet Physio NOW!

Why vet physio isn’t just for injured or sick dogs and horse's but for the fit and healthy ones too! It’s often easy to think ‘I don’t...

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What are the Best Low-Calorie Dog Training Treats?

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Feb 16, 20212 min read

What are the Best Low-Calorie Dog Training Treats?

Getting back to training? Or starting a new fitness exercise? In this week’s blog, we’ll be covering the best training treats that will...

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Feb 1, 20213 min read

Warm-up exercises for agility dogs in the UK

As agility handlers, we spend a huge portion of our time taking care of and training our dogs. Buying them the best food, ensuring they...

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Jan 29, 20211 min read

10 Fun Dog and Horse Facts

Did you know? The 29th January is National Puzzle day! So to celebrate we've designed a couple of quizzes for you to try:...

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5 Steps to choosing your dog and horse's fitness exercises

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Jan 26, 20213 min read

5 Steps to choosing your dog and horse's fitness exercises

What do I need to know before creating a fitness plan for my pet? You’ve heard you should have a fitness plan for your pet but you’re not...

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Jan 18, 20213 min read

Can Horse's Have vet Physio?

Can horse's have vet physio? And should they? YES and YES! I’m a firm believer that all pets should receive regular vet and vet physio...

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Jan 12, 20214 min read

The Cure for Back Pain

Can we cure back pain and can Veterinary Physiotherapy help? So the short answer is yes! But if you’d like to know more about the causes...

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Jan 11, 20212 min read

Hindlimb Muscles

So we’ve had a look at the major muscle groups of the hindlimbs the gluteals, hamstrings and the quads. Now it’s time to take a look at...

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Jan 11, 20212 min read

Where are the Quads?

So we’ve had a look at the Gluteals and the Hamstrings now we’re going to take a look at the Quadriceps muscle the last big muscle group...

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Why you and your Horse need a Core Fitness Program

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Jan 11, 20216 min read

Why you and your Horse need a Core Fitness Program

Part 1: Why you and your horse need a core conditioning programme Horse riding is a partnership. While horses are big animals, you have...

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Jan 11, 20212 min read

What is Weight Shifting?

Weight shifting is a remedial exercise used in both dogs and horses to improve even weight bearing on all limbs, increase core strength...

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Jan 11, 20212 min read

What's the Longissimus Dorsi?

This blog is all about the Longissimus Dorsi. The longissimus dorsi is one of the major back muscles present in both the dog and the...

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