Mellow into autumn
For many horse people, autumn kicks off with a change in routine. As the weather starts to get colder, your horse or pony might be...
12 golden rules for cross-country
1. Preparation is everything
“I don’t train at events; I train at home. It’s better to invest your time, money and energy into getting the...
Herbs for horses – St John’s Wort
St John’s wort is a herb with a long but sometimes stormy past that has come into to its own as a safe and...
Jesse Campbell – the long, hard way to the top
“Making it in eventing has been seriously difficult and the hardest part is when things go wrong, because you have no support network. It’s...
Manuka honey – nature’s super-healer
The use of New Zealand’s unique UMF manuka honey is becoming mainstream in wound care in Europe, but still lagging at home. The prime...
Vaccination for young horses
Q: Can you please tell me a general vaccination plan for a young horse? My mare is due shortly with her first foal -...
1970s – the emerging years
NZ Horse & Pony encourages a great deal of reader participation within the magazine, which carries a lively letters page as a result. The...
Training the young horse – with Mathew Dickey
Young Taranaki rider Mathew Dickey is admired for his quiet, stylish technique, which has made him just as successful in the show hunter ring...
Sarah samples: side-saddle
I love the overall picture of side-saddle, the fashion and romantic notion of ladies and gentlemen hacking around the English countryside. And having my...
Getting foals ready for weaning
Weaning is an important stage in any young mammal’s life – and horses are no exception. Many breeders at this time of year will...
