The Back Cinch – dangers and benefits

  I got this letter today and contained very good questions. Hence this article:     LETTER Hi John, I reckon my saddle may be due soon as its been about 3 weeks,  so i got a couple of questions to ask whilst im thinking of ’em. 1. My horses (and I) have only ever  ridden in english saddles, so I presume the chances are they may buck??? as not used to back ‘cinch’ (got the name of it right i hope) They will get used to it pretty quickly will they?? 2. How firm are they done up? 3. What […]

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CONSTRUCTING THE ROUND PEN

I and many other Trainers around the World, believe that you can’t do the job to it’s best, without a Round Pen. I continually get asked how to build one and so here is what I have learnt. Hope it helps. I am a Fan of the Portable Round Pen and so we will deal with that here: They are relatively cheap compared to constructing in ground yourself. They offer greater flexibility of location and can be shifted around if you want. They can be taken elsewhere for a job if you like They are generally safer They only take […]

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LUCERNE TREES AND THE OZONE LAYER

2017 My new preferred alternative. Much longer Age and tough as Hell, with FAST growth. 2 Years Growth and been trimmed 3 times http://vro.agriculture.vic.gov.au/dpi/vro/vrosite.nsf/pages/invasive_mirror_bush It throws a few Babies around the Place though, which I just spray during Weed Spraying. Small price to pay for Wind Breaks, privacy, Horse protection and Pasture protection. OLIVES Yes, they are all viewed by some Councils, as Pests but they forget about Global Warming They are the toughest of all, longest lasting and all of these Plants will end up being accepted as the Planet dies 🙁 LUCERNE TREES TAGASASTE Chamaecystisus proliferu   Hi […]

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CONSTRUCTION OF THE DRESSAGE ARENA WHILE SAVING THOUSANDS $$$$$

Add New This article is taken from experience, not from books etc. It is written to save you money. Like thousands I have done the ‘hard yards’ so hope this will benefit you. SA LETTER Hi there, I’m in Tassie we are getting quotes for a 60 x 20m arena. We are at the confused point with several quotes all around the same price with very different things in them. The area for the arena needs building up at one end and cutting out at the other. Would appreciate some advice on what is what… below are the quotes and […]

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