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Patricia de Cocq is a keen horsewoman, but her interest in horses extends beyond her passion for riding: she is also a vet. Interested in the animals' welfare, de Cocq explains that many horses that are ridden experience back pain that is hard to treat. Which made her wonder: could riders modify their technique to reduce the load exerted on their horses' backs? Analyzing the movements of riders on trotting horses, de Cocq discovered that 'rising trot' significantly reduces the load exerted on...

Achieving the best performance from a horse is the goal of not just professional riders, but also the millions of amateur and hobby riders all over the world. A new article published in BioMed Central's open access journal BMC Veterinary Research looks at the issues surrounding training, competition environment and practices, and how the psychology of horse mood, emotion and temperament can be used to enhance performance. A sister article looks at the devastating disease laminitis, and finds...

A recent report reveals that dressage horses suffering from a condition known as PSSM may be able to achieve recovery through acupuncture treatment. As an equestrian trainer, Dr. Cesar Parra recognizes the benefits of acupuncture in horses. Whitehouse Station, NJ (PRWEB) September 24, 2012 Those involved in dressage competitions understand that a horse’s performance demands thorough training; however, as a recent article from The Aiken Standard reveals that it is also imperative for...

EquineTherapy.com has been tracking the progress of a six year old Hanoverian Gelding as he struggles to overcome a combination of ills on his way to award-winning dressage performances. This touching case study details how a 30 years search for a Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) performer nearly came to an end were it not for the miracle work of the equine massager, EQUISPORTS™. Osceola, WI (PRWEB) July 24, 2012 Equine Therapy has published the third installment of...

HorseShow.com, the innovative online horse show site, announces its partnership with the Western Dressage Association of America® (WDAA), marking the first official joint venture between HorseShow.com and an existing equestrian organization. Detroit, Michigan (PRWEB) March 26, 2012 HorseShow.com, the innovative online horse show site, announces its partnership with the Western Dressage Association of America® (WDAA), marking the first official joint venture between HorseShow.com...

MALIBU, Calif., Oct. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Horseworship, an independently owned apparel company based in Malibu, California, today joined the growing chorus of individuals and businesses working to stop the eradication of America's rapidly diminishing wild horse population with the announcement of its "Freedom Collection" line. A portion of the profits from sales of the line will support the California-based Return To Freedom, American Wild Horse Sanctuary. With the unveiling of her...

Team Makes History by Claiming Top Two Individual Honors SAVANNAH, Ga., April 19, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Savannah College of Art and Design equestrian team captured their seventh American National Riding Commission's National Intercollegiate Equitation Championship that was held April 15-17 at the Ronald C. Waranch Equestrian Center. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110324/DC69926) The Bees have also won ANRC team titles in 2003, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009 and 2010,...

SCAD team seeking to win a four-peat Admission is free to the public SAVANNAH, Ga., March 24, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Savannah College of Art and Design will host the 2011 ANRC (American National Riding Commission) Intercollegiate Equitation Championship from Friday, April 15 through Sunday, April 17 at the school's equestrian center, the Ronald C. Warranch Equestrian Center, Highway 17, 3650 Speedway Blvd., Hardeeville, South Carolina. Admission to select events is free and...

EQ Equisense Systems stunned the competitive riding community at this year's Alltech FEI World Equestrian Gamesâ„¢ by unveiling its debut products, the enhanced EQ Sensor based Reins and Saddle.Brooklyn, NY (PRWEB) October 27, 2010 EQ Equisense Systems stunned the competitive riding community at this year's Alltech FEI World Equestrian Gamesâ„¢ by unveiling its debut products, the enhanced EQ Sensor based Reins and Saddle.The "enhanced" saddle and reins use biomechanical...

LEXINGTON, Ky., Sept. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Rabobank, a leading bank to the global food and agriculture industry, is announced as a sponsor and the Official Agribusiness Bank of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. The 2010 Games will feature eight world championships in equestrian sport and are being held for the first time in the United States from September 25-October 10 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky. "We are pleased to have Rabobank join our family of sponsors," said...