Staying Connected Safely — Social Media Age Restrictions
As a Major Partner of Pony Club Australia, Scootboot is committed to supporting Pony Club riders in building their knowledge of equine wellbeing and hoof care. Laminitis can be one of the most challenging pathologies a pony or horse can face. It often arrives suddenly and can cause significant pain, inflammation, and difficulty moving. While […]
Supporting Laminitis Recovery with Care, Management and Theraride
As a Major Partner of Pony Club Australia, Scootboot is committed to supporting Pony Club riders in building their knowledge of equine wellbeing and hoof care. Laminitis can be one of the most challenging pathologies a pony or horse can face. It often arrives suddenly and can cause significant pain, inflammation, and difficulty moving. While […]
Why It’s Important to Change Your Horse’s Feed Slowly
Most horse owners have heard that feed changes should be made gradually, usually over ten to fourteen days. It is one of those golden rules that gets passed down through generations of riders. But many people do not realise that this simple habit protects one of the most finely balanced systems in the horse’s body: […]
Which Two Bits Would I Encourage You to Put in the Bin?
By accredited bit fitter, Fiona Dearing, Bit Right Equine. There are two bits I see every day that I wish I could put in the bin and my bit fitting colleagues would all be nodding their heads in agreement. The thing is, these are bits that are in every tack room. They were also […]
Buying a Horse or Pony with Confidence: Introducing the Horse Buyer Guide
Finding the right pony or horse to buy should be an exciting milestone — but for many, it can quickly turn into a stressful and costly experience. An inexperienced buyer may not know the right questions to ask, or may assume the seller will disclose all relevant details. Unfortunately, this is rarely the case, and […]
Older Horses Can Do it All: Feeding and Care
By Dr Jennifer Helen Stewart Equine Veterinarian & Consultant Nutritionist – CEO Jenquine The oldest horse recorded in the Guiness Book of Records was ‘Old Billy’ who pulled boats along English canals until he was 59yo and died at the age of 62. The oldest Thoroughbred was a 42 year old gelding named ‘Tango Duke’ […]
Welfare Wednesday: Clean Feed and Water for Happy, Healthy Horses
When it comes to horse care, nutrition isn’t just about what goes into the feed bin. It’s also about how that feed and water is delivered. In Domain 1: Nutrition of the Pony Club Australia Horse Welfare Policy, we remind all members to: Feed from clean, suitable, non-spillable containers Check the water supply at least […]
Welfare Wednesday: Is Your Horse Trying to Tell You Something?
Understanding behaviour during tacking-up and mounting In Pony Club, we believe that welfare is not just about the basics—like food, water, and shelter—but about recognising and responding to the emotional and physical experiences of our horses. That includes listening to the subtle messages they may be sending during everyday routines, like tacking-up and mounting. A […]
Is Your Horse at Risk This Spring? Understanding Equine Metabolic Syndrome
As the weather warms and the paddocks turn green, many of us welcome spring with open arms — and our horses do too. But behind the beauty of fresh pasture lies a hidden risk for some horses and ponies: Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS). Spring is a high-risk period for horses with EMS due to the […]
Welfare Wednesday: What a Whip Is—and What It Isn’t
Understanding the purpose of the whip through science and good horsemanship In Pony Club, we’re here to learn, grow, and ride with kindness. That applies to how we use our voice, our legs—and our equipment. Let’s talk about the whip. What the whip is for: The whip is a training aid, not a punishment tool. […]