With Christmas and the New Year behind us many of us have started looking forward to the dawning of spring and the new competition season! So what should we all be considering in order to prepare our equines and ourselves?
Fitness
In order to enjoy your riding, training and competing to the full this coming season, it is critical your horse is fit for the level of work he will be doing. Being appropriately fit minimises the risk of injuries and accidents. All fitness work should be completed gradually. Remember this rule applies to your own fitness too! Before beginning a fitness programme ensure your horse has a general health check including dentistry, vaccinations, worming and checking all your tack fits. The Saddlery Shop offers a wide range of horse tack including saddles, bridles, martingales, breastplates, stirrup leathers and much, much more!
Feed
The most important aspect of the equine diet is forage. At this time of year the grass in some areas is still a little sparse so it is vital to include ample amounts of good quality forage alongside a hard feed or a supplement such as the range from The Saddlery Shop to include plenty of vitamins and minerals.
Setting Goals
It can really help our motivation and increase our chances of achieving our aspirations if we set reachable goals. Setting goals can propel you forwards and proper goal setting can help break larger aspirations into smaller, more achievable stepping stones. Share your goals with your riding instructor and let 2014 be the year to start achieving them!
So get ready for 2014 with The Saddlery Shop.
Friday, 10 January 2014
Get Ready for 2014 with The Saddlery Shop
With Christmas and the New Year behind us many of us have started looking forward to the dawning of spring and the new competition season! So what should we all be considering in order to prepare our equines and ourselves?
Fitness
In order to enjoy your riding, training and competing to the full this coming season, it is critical your horse is fit for the level of work he will be doing. Being appropriately fit minimises the risk of injuries and accidents. All fitness work should be completed gradually. Remember this rule applies to your own fitness too! Before beginning a fitness programme ensure your horse has a general health check including dentistry, vaccinations, worming and checking all your tack fits. The Saddlery Shop offers a wide range of horse tack including saddles, bridles, martingales, breastplates, stirrup leathers and much, much more!
Feed
The most important aspect of the equine diet is forage. At this time of year the grass in some areas is still a little sparse so it is vital to include ample amounts of good quality forage alongside a hard feed or a supplement such as the range from The Saddlery Shop to include plenty of vitamins and minerals.
Setting Goals
It can really help our motivation and increase our chances of achieving our aspirations if we set reachable goals. Setting goals can propel you forwards and proper goal setting can help break larger aspirations into smaller, more achievable stepping stones. Share your goals with your riding instructor and let 2014 be the year to start achieving them!
So get ready for 2014 with The Saddlery Shop.
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