If you have never heard of myofibrillar myopathy (MFM) as a horse owner, you are not alone. A recently identified muscle disorder, it’s somewhat of an enigma with no known exact cause and no confirmed specific genetic defect – however its symptoms might sound familiar.

Equestrian Life • 20 Nov 2024

Spring is just around the corner and those looking to breed their mares this season are busy studying pedigrees in search of the perfect match...

Equestrian Life • 5 Aug 2024

Leading equine nutritionist Dr. Rachel Mottet will head up a free online session to share her extensive knowledge on supplements and feeds....

Equestrian Life • 24 Jul 2024

The walk is a pace that is said to demonstrate the correctness of dressage training. It is of vital importance and needs a very attentive rider to pay special attention to its every need...

Adele Severs • 24 Dec 2023

Paralympian Emma Booth explores competition nerves and how to tame them...

Adele Severs • 21 Jun 2023

Excellent performance in any human endeavour is based on preparation. Training to maximise your marks in the dressage arena is no exception. That perfect preparation is only achieved through practise...

Equestrian Life • 19 Jun 2023

21st century life just seems to roll on faster and faster. We all seem to be juggling many things. Horses have to fit in with work and family commitments. We are asked to volunteer in the sport. How can we do it all?

Adele Severs • 16 Jun 2023