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4 Different Horse Riding Mistakes (And How To Avoid Them)

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  Are you looking to become a stronger horse rider? Horse riding brings a range of health benefits or  Benefits Of Horseback Riding But just as with a lot of other things in life, riding a horse is not as easy as it may look.  There are plenty of newcomer mistakes that will not only make you stand out as a novice but may also keep you from being able to handle your horse and ride safely.  If you want to improve your skills and become a more confident and capable rider, here are 4 common mistakes (and how you can avoid them). Ready to start riding?  Check out your very own premium Beginner’s Horse Riding Pack! Mistake #1 - You’re Holding On Too Tight Mistake:  One of the most common rookie mistakes is holding onto your horse too tight. Your horse is almost always going to attempt to go faster than you might want to. Therefore, no matter how much you attempt to hold your horse back, you can expect him to speed away. After all, the horse’s head is held up high...

A Unique Sport for your Child

Why are horses unique to any other sport – and why should you choose horses for your child! Unlike humans, horses are non-verbal, providing self-reflective communication. You will directly see and learn the impact of your body language. The immediate change will provide responsive and special results with your horse experience. In the age of technology, social media and peer pressures, the mental state of well-being in youth is of concern through lack of ability to communicate and less contact with animals to instil natural empathy. 20% of Australians over 16 suffer some form of mental illness in any year with 50% by age 18. Getting involved with horses is about empowering people with their health, feeling great, and improving confidence and life skills. Apart from getting people outdoors, involved in practical skills and back to nature, horses like no other activity provide silent healing therapy based on an unbiased, unconditional, no judgement response to individual behaviour. This ...

Equine Acupuncture

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  Robert Kirsch – Equine Acupuncture and Animal Therapy Specializing in treating animals using acupuncture and shiatsu massage. Experience in treating horses, cattle, and pets. Using a range of traditional and contemporary treatments, Rob has an uncanny success rate in restoring injured animals to health and performance horses to optimal fitness. Locations cover most of NSW based around the Tamworth region. $100 per treatment unless you are a regular or an organized group POA Contact: Telephone:  02 6786 1549 (primary number as no mobile service at residence) Mobile:  0429851528 E-mail:   robchris63@ipstarmail.com.au The amazing success of his work has produced many thankful clients. Many of them have provided testimonials below. Rob has a solid reputation for reliability and results. He travels the Australian East Coast providing his equine acupuncture services. Rob provides day and week horse acupuncture packages to agist, care and treat horses. Testimonials My hor...

The best way to start learning horse riding

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  Everything you ever questioned about horseback riding lessons via books – from your first lesson to becoming a competitor. When it comes to learning how to ride a horse, most learners usually have one of two responses: they believe it’ll be a breeze, or they’re frightened to death. As with most items, the reality is someplace in between; you need to care for the potential danger concerned while retaining fun. We provide numerous books for horse riders that can be preferably knowledge of horses and the guide before you ride. We have lifestyles that permit us the opportunity to communicate with horses. Rather, horseback riding has evolved into a distinctive hobby, often available to just a small number of people. Another typical misunderstanding is that riding a horse isn’t a bodily sport and the horse does all the work. Riding is very reliant on the rider, and individually demands a certain level of mastery and expertise to achieve the skill safely. This is why we want to enlighte...

Manuka Haylage - Basics About Horses

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Manuka Haylage - Basics About Horses Manuka Farm is located at the very head of the rich black soils of the Liverpool Plains near Quirindi in NSW. The heavy black soils of the area are renowned for their quality and as a source of all the nutrients needed to produce crops and pastures of high density. These crops and pastures are an excellent source of raw materials for our animal feeds and garden mulches. The bulk of Manuka’s raw materials are sourced from the area and made to our strict standards and guidelines. A variety of products for multiple purposes. Quality Manuka Chaff and Manuka Haylage products for horses, Manuka Hay for cows, and Go-Worm Blue Ribbon Lucerne Garden Mulch to boost your gardens. OFFER Through Horse Riding Hub just Contact us and put your order in for around $24 per 20kg bag:  Manuka Haylage® is a premium lucerne forage conserved as small brick silage for horses. It’s high in protein and nutrients, contains no dust, is low in sugar and horses love the ta...

Fiber Fresh Chaff

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We recommend FiberProtect® when higher levels of digestible protein, essential amino acids, and increased muscle development for the better top-line condition is required. FiberProtect® is scientifically proven to aid in the treatment and or prevention of gastric ulceration. It is best on its own or with grain/cereal-based concentrate feeds to counter the effects that high starch and soluble carbohydrates have on gastric health. Aids in the healing and prevention of ulcers in horses fresh cut lucerne with Xanotyde® High in digestible energy for maximum performance Superior highly digestible protein to help maintain muscle and top-line A moist, high nutritional fiber feed suitable for all horses POA based on your area From $25 this product is superior to look at reducing your feed bill, replacing current chaff or hay, and increasing horse health. Contact the local area rep and mention you have been referred by Debbie to Bonogin Valley Horse Retreat on the Gold Coast or get the  ben...

Top 10 common mistakes first-time horse riders make

  Horse riding is one of the most challenging sports even though many non-horse riders consider it just sitting in the saddle and letting the horse do everything. Starting from the moment you sit in the saddle, you have a lot to do and consider about riding safely and accurately. Making mistakes isn’t always a bad thing. It’s quite realistic to make mistakes while we learn unique skills, and usually, they send us onto more relevant paths. However, in horseback riding, there are blunders and then – there are Blunders. The sort of Mistakes that end to generate more distress than growth. The reinventing-the-wheel ones that you don’t have to go through personally to adapt from. The Mistakes that you’d rather not go through – but unfortunately, many people do. Here are the top 10 mistakes to avoid while learning to ride 1. Holding your breath Another common mistake is holding your breath when you focus too hard and handle tension. Even many experienced riders make this mistake when they...