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13.10.2021 Guest Blog from Dr Sue Dyson

By Sue Palmer on October 13, 2021

Indicators from a rider’s perspective that something may be wrong By Dr Sue Dyson Sometimes a horse’s ridden performance changes without there being any obvious signs of what the underlying problem may be. Frequently this is due to low grade lameness which the horse effectively obscures by adapting its movement, most notably by stiffening the […]

10.10.2021 Listening to Derby

By Sue Palmer on October 10, 2021

A Guest Blog from Joy McGibbon Both myself and my lovely horse have struggled with our weight. I am not the smallest of people and she sees green and puts on weight – we are very much alike in that respect! I bought her because of another mare but Derby is the best thing I […]

1.10.2021 Thank you

By Sue Palmer on October 1, 2021

“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 […]

30.9.2021 How to De Spook Your Horse: Chapter 10

By Sue Palmer on September 30, 2021

If you’re on the ground, your horse should be able to stand relaxed either with you at his head, or with you at the end of a 12ft line out in front of him, to the side of him, or behind him, for at least 10 minutes. If you’re in the saddle, then your horse should be able...

29.9.2021 Finding The Right Help

By Sue Palmer on September 29, 2021

It can be a minefield trying to find the right help for you and your horse, and I’ve written this post in the hope of helping in some small way. Please share this information with anyone you feel would find it helpful...

26.9.2021 Competition Ready

By Sue Palmer on September 26, 2021

A lot of what I do is help prepare horses for competitions. By that, I mean help them to develop and maintain strength and suppleness on an ongoing basis, in combination with the rider and the trainer. And then help with the fine tuning close to competition time. I love...

20.9.2021 How to De Spook Your Horse: Chapter 8

By Sue Palmer on September 20, 2021

It’s completely normal for a horse to be wary of what he treads on. The saying ‘no foot, no horse’ is very true, and if his legs or feet are injured because he’s trodden on something hazardous, this could spell death for a horse in the wild. It takes a great deal of trust...

17.9.2021 Follow me…

By Sue Palmer on September 17, 2021

“To effectively communicate, we must realise that we are all different in the way we perceive the world and use this understanding as a guide to our communication with others.” Tony Robbins Join me in an ongoing discussion on the links between performance, pain and behaviour in horses. Read about the scientific studies in this […]

15.9.2021 How to De Spook Your Horse: Chapter 7

By Sue Palmer on September 15, 2021

One of the most obvious things that could ‘spook’ a horse is of course the sheer fact of having a rider on his back! A horse naturally knows that a predator ...

13.9.2021 How should a normal horse feel to ride?

By Sue Palmer on September 13, 2021

It may seem a simplistic question to ask how a normal horse should feel to a rider, but I have observed that many riders are unaware how a horse free from musculoskeletal pain should perform. This is either because they have never had the opportunity to ride a pain-free horse, or because they have become accustomed to riding horses that have adapted their movement to minimise discomfort.

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