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Jumpers Get Political

You have to hand it to the International Jumping Riders Club (IJRC) for ramping up their engagement in the politics of their sport. In recent weeks, the riders have influenced a U-turn in two unpopular FEI proposals. One is the reinstatement of the T
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Working with Equine Professionals

Saddlefit 4 Life® is a group of equine professionals working together to protect horses and riders from back damage caused by poorly fitting saddles.
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2017 Rolex Predictions

It is predicated that the Rolex this year will be naturally a tough course, one can never have an ‘easy’ four-star course, but not as tough as other years.
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It’s Official: Speed Kills

Scientific evidence proves that the intensive training techniques and the high competition speed typical in endurance can have a drastic impact on horses.
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Fitting Asymmetrical Horses

Asymmetry is quite common in horses. It is extremely important for horses to be properly fitted to make sure the saddle they are wearing is right for them.
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Fitting Western Saddles

Learn the key points to fitting a western saddle to both the horse and the rider for balance and comfort, from master saddler Jochen Schleese.
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Why Jumpers Feel Over-Faced by “Paying to Play”

There had to be a few catches in the out-of-court settlement between the FEI and Jan Tops’s Global Champions League. Last week we started to find out what they are. In a flurry of get-togethers by those who have seen the two former adversaries’ n
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All About Saddle Trees

Saddle making history shows that the saddle tree looked almost the same for 4,300 years. Find out more about the evolution of the design here.