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8.3.2021 Rescue to Driving: Journey of a Shetland Pony

By Sue Palmer on March 8, 2021

“Well, if you won’t take him, he’s going to the factory next week”. So was my introduction to a 2yo Shetland, penned in a corner of a cowshed by 2 gates for 18 months. He’d never had a hand on him, other than the odd whack on the backside to usher him from one space […]

7.3.2021 The Equestrian Business Awards

By Sue Palmer on March 7, 2021

Who supports you and your horse to be the best you can? Is there someone who makes a difference? Who helps you get better scores, or helps your horse stay sound, or makes sure you work well together? How about recognising these people through nominating them for an award? The information on the website www.equestrianbusinessawards.co.uk […]

6.3.2021 How to... Box Rest: Chapter 5

By Sue Palmer on March 6, 2021

Ad Lib Forage Many are concerned about the possibility of gastric ulcers for the horse on box rest. Studies suggest that as many as half of leisure horses have gastric ulcers, although not all of these will show recognised symptoms. It is of course often difficult to judge whether a horse is showing symptoms of […]

Bravery in British Horse Riders

By Sue Palmer on March 5, 2021

Dr Rosie Jones-McVey is one of my heroes. Her kindness, sense of fun, and love for life, are an inspiration. Somehow, Intelligent Horsemanship have persuaded Rosie to give a webinar! It's on Thursday 8th March at 1pm. Free for members of the Intelligent Horsemanship Association, or £7.50 for non-members. Register for your place through the […]

Introducing Hilary and Max

By Sue Palmer on March 4, 2021

A Guest Blog by Hilary Moses My name is Hilary and I own the most wonderful horse. His name is Friday Feeling, aka Max. He is a 16.1 IDxTB sport horse and I've owned him since he was 5. He's now 13. My criteria for buying him was to find a horse with a good […]

How to... Box Rest: Chapter 4

By Sue Palmer on March 3, 2021

Weight Management A common reason for box rest is horse’s who have been diagnosed with laminitis / founder, or Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS). Clearly these horses need to be on a weight management program. Most horses are going to benefit from an awareness of weight management while they're stuck in the box day in, day […]

Positive Posture: Part 1

By Sue Palmer on March 2, 2021

I'm a great believer in 'Your best posture is your next posture.' Have you thought much about your horse's posture, and how it might be affecting him? Or how you might help him improve his posture? A colleague of mine, Dr Gillian Tabor, is running an online course in equine rehabilitation and posture. The course […]

Sue's journey: March 2021

By Sue Palmer on March 1, 2021

"Fill your paper with the breathings of your heart." William Wordsworth With the kids off school, my 'mum' head wants to make the most of things. Don't get me wrong, most of the time I do. Certainly I thoroughly appreciate the time I've got with Philip that I wouldn't normally have. And I'm very lucky […]

Equestrian Business Awards - entries close tomorrow!

By Sue Palmer on March 23, 0031

Do you have a mentor in the equestrian world? Is there someone you look up to, who has supported you on your journey with your horse? I've been so lucky. Or do you believe that you make your own luck? I've been supported by such wonderful people as Monty Roberts, Kelly Marks, Mary Wanless, Amanda […]

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