Back to Horses, Back to Myself – A Rider’s Journey
For many of us, horseback riding is an escape from everyday life – a way to connect with nature and build a close bond with our horses. But what happens...
For many of us, horseback riding is an escape from everyday life – a way to connect with nature and build a close bond with our horses. But what happens...
The return of a sport horse after a break is always a challenge – not just physically, but especially emotionally. In the case of the 9-year-old Holsteiner mare Infertina Rose...
There are horses with whom the journey from day one is not only a pleasure, but also a great lesson in patience, awareness, and trust. Simfonietta G, known as Sisi,...
Tajfun is a truly special horse — calm on the outside, but highly sensitive to change and unusual situations. Over 16 years together, he and his owner built a strong...
Every horse carries its own story — sometimes written not only in its pedigree but also in the challenges it faces. Light, a 9-year-old Connemara mare, came to Poland from...
Bej is a 17-year-old gelding who has struggled for years with advanced RAO – a chronic respiratory condition that worsens especially in dry, dusty seasons. Coughing, rapid breathing, and muscle...
RAO, or Recurrent Airway Obstruction, is a serious condition affecting horses, often compared to human asthma. This disease is most common in horses kept in stables or those exposed to...
Boy Seatback is a 14-year-old Polish Warmblood gelding whose physical and training past posed many challenges: Degeneration in the cervical spine, a neglected club hoof from foalhood, a diagnosis of...
Sometimes, all it takes is a single moment for a horse to change completely. This was the case with Beauty, a Thoroughbred mare who, after an accident, became significantly more...
Marika is a unique senior – a 25-year-old Polish sport horse mare (Budyonny and Hanoverian lines), who has struggled for years with advanced degenerative joint issues and complications following a...
Pressure, tension, expectations – for young riders, stress is a daily companion, both during training and at competitions. Even if it’s not always visible on the outside, inner anxiety can...
The first competition season is a major challenge for any young horse – new surroundings, pressure, unfamiliar horses, and unexpected stimuli. All of this can significantly increase stress levels and...
Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) – Support for Equine Digestive Health Backed by Scientific Research (Including Human Studies) Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) has long been recognized for its calming and digestive-soothing...
Overreactivity in horses is not just a training challenge, but a significant strain on their mental well-being. In daily routines, it can show through aversion to touch, inability to focus,...
Competitions can be a major challenge for many horses – a new environment, crowds, unfamiliar horses, noise, and rider tension can all disrupt even the best-trained horse's focus and composure....
We present a case study of a 25-year-old mare struggling with excessive nerves and anxiety. DERMANIA TS, 25 YEARS OLD, TRAKEHNER MARE, NERVES STRESS ANXIETY History: Since I've owned her,...