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6.1.2022 My Learnings From The Saddle Research Trust 4th International Conference

By Sue Palmer on January 6, 2022

I was grateful to be able to watch the replay of the Saddle Research Trust 4th International Conference, which was presented online on 11th December 2021. Here I share with you some of my learnings from the conference. Find out more about the Saddle Research Trust, and see the proceedings from previous conferences, at www.saddleresearchtrust.com. […]

6.1.2022 My Learnings From The Saddle Research Trust 4th International Conference

By Sue Palmer on January 6, 2022

I was grateful to be able to watch the replay of the Saddle Research Trust 4th International Conference, which was presented online on 11th December 2021. Here I share with you some of my learnings from the conference. Find out more about the Saddle Research Trust, and see the proceedings from previous conferences, at www.saddleresearchtrust.com. […]

5.1.2022 How To… Care For The Older Horse… In 10 Easy Steps: Chapter 4

By Sue Palmer on January 5, 2022

Chapter 4: Dental Care ‘Every tooth in a man’s head is more valuable than a diamond.’ Miguel de Cervantes Nowadays, it’s relatively common for a horse to outlive his teeth. Or at least, to outlive the best of his teeth. Dental care for the older horse is as important as when they are younger, but […]

4.1.2022 Today, I Choose Hope

By Sue Palmer on January 4, 2022

I can’t deny it, 2021 has been especially tough. I know that’s been the case for so many. My friend Pam sent me a great cartoon meme with everyone peeking around a corner using a long broom to poke open the door of 2022, perhaps to try and make sure it’s safe to go in. […]

2.1.2022 How good are we at seeing back movement in horses?

By Sue Palmer on January 2, 2022

Sharing the Science Rater agreement for assessment of equine back mobility at walk and trot compared to quantitative gait analysis Have you ever heard someone tell you that your horse needs to move more through his back, or that he looks stiff through his back? If you’re a rider, then I’m fairly sure the answer […]

1. Thank you

By Sue Palmer on January 1, 2022

“I think it’s very important to have a feedback loop, where you’re constantly thinking about what you’ve done and how you could be doing it better. I think that’s the single best piece of advice: constantly think about how you could be doing things better and questioning yourself.” Elon Musk I feel so lucky to […]

1.2.2022 Thank you

By Sue Palmer on January 1, 2022

“I think it’s very important to have a feedback loop, where you’re constantly thinking about what you’ve done and how you could be doing it better. I think that’s the single best piece of advice: constantly think about how you could be doing things better and questioning yourself.” Elon Musk I feel so lucky to […]

3.1.2022: Jan And Rebel

By Sue Palmer on January 1, 2022

A Guest Blog By Jan Daley A couple of weeks after that iconic (for me) drive, we were on one of our usual 6.5mile drives, when an impatient motorist came speeding up behind us as we started down a hill. Rebel tried to trot on, tripped, and fell on the road, cutting his knees. I […]

31.1.2.2021 What Is The Future Of Horse Sport?

By Sue Palmer on December 31, 2021

“Where in this wide world can man find nobility without pride, friendship without envy, or beauty without vanity? Here where grace is laced with muscle and strength by gentleness confined” from the Ode to the Horse by Ronald Duncan, created for Horse of the Year Show. Horse sport is, of course, a controversial subject. There […]

30.12.2021 How To… Care For The Older Horse… In 10 Easy Steps: Chapter 3

By Sue Palmer on December 30, 2021

Chapter 3: Carrot Stretches “You are only as young as your spine is flexible.” Joseph Pilates The body functions based on instructions from the nervous system, which begins with the brain and spinal cord. Restrictions in the movement of the spine can affect the nervous system, potentially affecting the body in lots of different ways. […]

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