Maintaining our dog's core strength even through a break will give us a quicker recovery time as we transition into getting back to full training and competition. My favourite core exercises that are dead easy to keep up with are slow lead walking and weight shifting.

How can you ensure that your pets are in tip-top condition at the end of the summer agility season and are ready to hit the ground running this winter season? In this blog post, we will cover the 3 simple things you can do at home to see if you’re on track but if you need more help and support you can book a session for your pet by messaging Zoe on 07531161608

Jumps are the most common obstacle on an agility course and account for the majority of injuries. So how can we improve our dog's jump technique, lowering their risk of injury but without the need for or impact of using jumps?

Dog shoulder anatomy: Superficially we have the trapezius, deltoids, triceps and bracialis with the rhomboids, supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres major/minor and biceps sitting deeper as you can see in the 2 images below.

Is there such a thing as too much training or spending too much time exercising your pets?

The summer competition season is fast approaching and whether you have big dreams of making it to HOYS or just want to get to your first ever horse competition you have to ensure that both you and your horse are ready. But where do you start?

Getting our dogs fit and ready for agility training and competitions can be a daunting task. Even if they have just had a few weeks off, just like us, our dogs can lose fitness and endurance making them more susceptible to injury.

We hear a lot about the risks in dog agility and what not to do but how about we take a look at the positives too?

Surgery recommended by your vet is a brilliant first step and gives your dog a springboard onto the path forward but just like a gymnast using a springboard to get onto the beam that’s just the start of their routine and surgery is just the start of your dog’s rehab journey so what comes next?

5 best places to walk in West Yorkshire for all dogs whether they be young, old, recovering from an injury or surgery or are nervous.

And remember using a cooling coat or vest won’t stop your dog from overheating you need to adjust their exercise and restrict their time out in the warmest parts of the day. Be sure you know the signs of heatstroke (below) and contact your vet immediately if you notice your dog getting too warm.

Did you know there are 3 different types of weaving we can use with our dogs? Which do you use? Dog agility pole weaving Dog leg weaving Dog conditioning weaving

Wanting a dog to get into agility? Or wondering if your dog would make a good agility dog? Let’s take a look at the top 3 things you need to consider before getting started.

An anatomical bridle is designed to avoid the infraorbital and mental foramen and the temporomandibular joint. But what are these things?

SO what are the 3 BEST horse riding routes in Yorkshire?

Always wanted to get started with pole work with your pets but confused by all the conflicting information out there so you just do nothing?

Warming up an older horse or warming up an arthritic horse takes longer than warming up for dressage of jumping for example and each warm-up needs to be tailored to the horse you have in front of you, which we all know can change from day to day

Pessoa training aid is one of the most common training aid and the only training aid I have ever seen a vet recommend. The Pessoa works on a pulley system that connects the hindlimbs to the head and can be used with either poll, bit or girth attachments or a combination of all 3.

So here are my top 5 tips for preventing injuries in your dogs: Core conditioning and fitness planning Avoid high impact exercises Don’t push your puppy too soon Warm-up and cool-down routines Home changes

Why does my horse trip/stumble all the time and how can I stop my horse tripping? And why does my dog keep tripping on walks? These are questions I get asked all the time, perhaps you’ve even asked them yourself?