Lagoballo

07/06/2026

➡️🤯 The expert has spoken!

Not your horse.
Not your ride.
Definitely not your commentary.
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I’m not perfect, and neither is my horse.Recently, I was riding Maestro in the arena, just quietly going about my business. Nothing dramatic, nothing “Instagram-worthy”—just a thoughtful ride. Now, Maestro is usually ridden bitless, but on this day I chose to check in with him in a bit to se...

06/06/2026

🚫 Animal cruelty isn’t a “difference of opinion”

…it’s a moral catastrophe!

Animals feel fear, pain and trauma just as deeply as we do.
This piece explores why cruelty is so astronomically wrong, why it hurts us to witness it, and the real actions we can take to create a more compassionate world.
If you care about animals — this is for you. 🐾💔

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There are few things in this world that feel as deeply, viscerally wrong as animal cruelty. It cuts through politics, culture, upbringing and belief systems. It’s not a “difference of opinion”. It’s a moral catastrophe.Animals are, by nature, vulnerable. Most of them are prey species — wir...

06/06/2026

🐴 Ulcers are common—but preventable!

Keep your horse healthy & happy
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Why Ulcers Are So Common in Performance HorsesGastric ulcers are one of the most widespread health issues in horses, especially those in training or competition. Studies show that up to 90% of performance horses experience some form of Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS). Why? Because their natural...

30/05/2026

🏇✨ Ready to shine in the dressage arena?

Success starts with preparation!
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From Prepping Your Gear to Caring for Your Horse – A Month Out GuideDressage might look effortless from the side-lines, but anyone who’s competed knows it’s all about preparation. The week leading up to a dressage competition is crucial for both you and your horse. Whether you’re a seasoned ...

29/05/2026

🤲🐴 Softness starts with feel!

Struggling with contact? You’re not alone.
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Understanding, Practising, and Building Softness with Your HorseHorse riding is a journey of communication, trust, and subtlety. One of the most discussed—and often misunderstood—aspects of this partnership is “contact.” Whether you’re an experienced equestrian, a riding instructor, or jus...

29/05/2026

🐴 When Is the Right Time to Mount a Young Horse?
There are many opinions about this in the equestrian world. But a horse’s growth and development is about much more than age alone. 🐎
Bones, joints, the spine, and even the nervous system continue developing far longer than many people realize. And starting work too early can affect not only the horse’s physical health, but also their emotional wellbeing and relationship with humans.
Sometimes we become so focused on performance that we forget to ask one important question:
👉 Is the horse truly ready for this?
Young horses do not need to be rushed.
They need time.
Safety.
Trust.
And gradual development of both body and confidence.
Maybe patience is one of the greatest forms of respect we can offer a horse. 🤍
Check our article, where we talk about:
✔ how horses develop physically
✔ why development does not end at 3 years old
✔ the risks of starting too early
✔ why every horse should be assessed individually
Read the full article here:
https://awequestrian.com/blog/growth-and-development-when-is-the-right-time-to-mount-a-horse/

28/05/2026

Horse clinics should be about learning, not ego.

🌟 From One-Upping to Uplifting!
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From One-Upping to Uplifting: Building a Better Learning SpaceHosting or attending a horse clinic should be one of the most enriching experiences in your horsemanship journey. It’s a chance to learn, grow, connect, and celebrate progress—whether you're refining groundwork, tackling ridden challe...

25/05/2026

A fillable 4-page PDF checklist based on the Ridden Horse Pain Ethogram. Track behaviours, get a risk score, and advocate for your horse every ride.

Your horse can't tell you when something hurts. But they're telling you every single ride.A tail swish here. A resistance to the leg there. A head toss you've started dismissing as "just her being difficult." These aren't attitude problems — they're a language. And the Ridden Horse Pain Ethogram (...

25/05/2026

Is your horse misbehaving — or in pain?

There's a difference. And now there's a tool to help you tell!

The RHpE Checklist helps you track 24 science-backed behaviours linked to ridden pain, get an instant risk score, and have better conversations with your vet, saddle fitter, and trainer.

✅ Fillable PDF — use it again and again
✅ Auto risk score (Low / Moderate / High)
✅ 3-page session tracker built for real riders
✅ Print/save and reuse!

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"Is My Horse in Pain? Now You'll Know." The RHpE Checklist is a science-backed, fillable PDF (you can save and print) that helps you track 24 behaviours linked to ridden pain in horses — right in the saddle. ✅ Tick what you observe. Get an instant risk score. Share with your vet, saddle fitter, ...

23/05/2026

🐴 Your horse isn’t being “naughty”—they’re asking for help! Anger is a cry for safety, not defiance.

💡 Listen like a horse’s psychiatrist and build trust.
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Humans Need to be the Horse's Psychiatrist and Listen to TroubleshootWhen a horse shows anger, it’s not about defiance or dominance—it’s a cry for help. Horses are prey animals, hardwired for survival, and their behaviour is a reflection of how safe and understood they feel. Anger is often a s...