October 19, 2021
Riders and athletes have long used music to de-stress, but the science behind music for horses has not been thoroughly promoted. Studies show that playing music can help balance equine behaviour because it helps mask outside sounds and vibrations, as well as provide a positive and relaxing effect. Music for […]
October 12, 2021
Isn’t it true that just about anyone can call themselves a professional in equestrian sport? While Malaysia has an instructor training program, half the instructors (or more!) have no professional qualifications. It’s an unregulated industry. Why is that a concern? Because safety, isn’t a topmost priority to an untrained […]
October 4, 2021
We finally played some club chukkas yesterday at the Royal Selangor Polo Club, for the first time after six months of lockdowns. The ponies from KL Academy of Polo went really well, despite the long break. I was very pleased with the ponies, also with Julian Lancia and […]
September 21, 2021
Two important articles have recently been published in Canada and USA, on helmet use and helmet safety.
September 20, 2021
“as if he were trying to escape the smell of her words as if the air from her talking came into his mouth and filled it puffed it up with poison so the brain was put to sleep and he could do nothing with it only react in his flesh.” […]
September 15, 2021
“The reward of the evil is the evil thereof, but whosoever forgives and makes amends, his reward is upon God.” (Quran, 42:40).
September 10, 2021
Malaysia achieved their goal of a highest ever finish at the FEI World Endurance Championship for Junior and Young Riders, finishing in second place. It was a first ever podium finish for the young Malaysian team, having run 4th in 2013 and 5th in 2019.
September 9, 2021
In the history of the FEI Dressage European Championships, Team Germany has a formidable record. There have been 29 editions, and yesterday they clinched the team title for the 25th time.