by Bronwyn Wheatley | Dec 3, 2024 | IN THE NEWS
By Fiona Dearing, Bit Right Equine Bit Fitting*. People often book a bitting consult because they’ve come up against a training challenge, and they’re keen to see if a change in their bit will assist them through it. I’m always quick to let them know that a bit—or...
by Bronwyn Wheatley | Dec 3, 2024 | IN THE NEWS
Arcadia Pony Club in NSW recently partnered with Wellington Park Equestrian for an ‘Introduction to Equestrian Vaulting’ clinic to highlight Equestrian Vaulting as one of Pony Club Australia’s ‘disciplines of the month’. Riders from Arcadia Pony Club and other Zone 23...
by Bronwyn Wheatley | Dec 2, 2024 | IN THE NEWS
Get your ponies in on the festive fun with these simple and safe gingerbread treats! Ingredients 2 cups of rolled oats 1 cup of whole wheat flour 1 teaspoon of ground ginger 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon 1/4 cup of molasses 1/4 cup of unsweetened applesauce 1/4 cup of...
by Bronwyn Wheatley | Nov 13, 2024 | IN THE NEWS
Grooming isn’t just about making your horse look clean and polished; it’s a vital part of their daily welfare. Through grooming, you can check for injuries, support coat health, and even strengthen your bond. Done regularly and correctly, grooming will keep your horse...
by Bronwyn Wheatley | Nov 6, 2024 | IN THE NEWS
In the world of sports horse evaluations, rideability—the comfort and ease a rider feels while riding a horse—is often a key trait used to judge performance quality. But is rideability truly objective? A recent study, “Rider effects on horses’ conflict...
by Bronwyn Wheatley | Nov 4, 2024 | IN THE NEWS
By Fiona Dearing, Bit Right Equine. A couple of months ago I wrote about how to bit the off the track thoroughbred. It would be remiss of me to not also write about our off the track standardbred friends. Did you know the standardbred tolerates the most bar, or lower...