Links

LINKS

We have included these links to related websites in the hope they contain useful or interesting information and resources. If you are a webmaster and have a web site that you think is relevant, please see scroll down to the bottom of the page for link information and instructions.

Training information

Animal Health Trust: two fact sheets on “ Endurance Riding – Applying the Science”

1. THE HEART AND THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM: see  Fact sheet 9

2. FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES  see Fact sheet 9a

Articles about Cardio performance and training with heart rate monitors from the Polar Heart rate monitor website.

Article on “Conditioning your horse for athletic events” from the Illini Horsenet

The Ontario Competitive Trail Riding Association has a number of excellent articles on its website – well worth a read, even if some information not specific to the UK.

Nutrition

Article on “Managing Nutrition in the Endurance Horse”

Other

The National Bridleroute Network aims to develop a linked network of long distance bridleways across the UK. Check out routes near to you.

Fords:  So your horse doesn’t like water? Here’s a great guide (actually aimed at drivers)  to UK fords, watersplashes and tidal roads –  find one near you to practice in!

If you want to learn about your horse’s ancestors, why not try looking them up on the All Breeds Pedigree Database

Maybe you have an Arab?  Then check out the new Arab Horse Society website, including great watercolours by Peter Upton.

The Long Rider’s Guild. Get inspiration from people who have done really long rides. Also a source of hard to find equestrian travel books.

Visit our committee members websites;

With Caroline Bennetts – Equine Sports Massage Therapy www.carolinebennetts.com & Harriet Hammond – Masons Stud & Training Livery www.masonsstud.co.uk