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Treating Swelling (Especially Important Around Joints) Treating Swelling (Especially Important Around Joints)
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Treating Swelling (Especially Important Around Joints)

By Amanda Wilson | Monday, 24 December 2018
In the last two weeks, I have had two horses with swollen knees from injuries. Both of these injuries occurred on the joint which greatly increases the risk of long-term damage due to the excess fluid around the... KEEP READING >
Using 'V' Poles To Help Teach A Horse To Jump Up! Using 'V' Poles To Help Teach A Horse To Jump Up!
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Using 'V' Poles To Help Teach A Horse To Jump Up!

By Amanda Wilson | Tuesday, 18 December 2018
How I Brush My Horses How I Brush My Horses
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How I Brush My Horses

By Amanda Wilson | Thursday, 13 December 2018

Correct brushing is so important for a number of reasons and in the video below I explain how and why I brush my own horses.

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Building Triple Bars Building Triple Bars
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Building Triple Bars

By Amanda Wilson | Thursday, 13 December 2018

This video shows you how I build a triple bar for training at home. 

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Handling The Stressy Horse At Shows Handling The Stressy Horse At Shows
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Handling The Stressy Horse At Shows

By Amanda Wilson | Saturday, 1 December 2018

It is normal for some horses to become overwhelmed in a show environment. These are my top tips for handling the stressy horse so that they can concentrate and perform like they normally do at home. 

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Riding Raised Canter Poles Riding Raised Canter Poles
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Riding Raised Canter Poles

By Amanda Wilson | Thursday, 29 November 2018
Check out the video below for a follow on from my Riding Canter Poles video: https://theformula.co.nz/The-Vault/The-Vault-Details/canter-pole-exercises KEEP READING >
The Choking Horse The Choking Horse
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The Choking Horse

By Amanda Wilson | Tuesday, 27 November 2018
The Basics Of Saddle Fitting The Basics Of Saddle Fitting
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The Basics Of Saddle Fitting

By Amanda Wilson | Saturday, 24 November 2018

Check out the video below on basic saddle fitting that could save you thousands of dollars! 

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Dealing With Colds Dealing With Colds
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Dealing With Colds

By Amanda Wilson | Wednesday, 21 November 2018

Check out the article below on how I deal with colds.

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My Superstar Check! My Superstar Check!
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My Superstar Check!

By Amanda Wilson | Wednesday, 14 November 2018

Check out this special technique I use in the video below to see whether or not a horse is more likely of having a 'good' open hind end over a fence.

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Before And After Before And After
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Before And After

By Amanda Wilson | Sunday, 11 November 2018
Burrow first caught my attention in the winter of 2016. He was advertised on Facebook on an Equestrian site as a 16.3hh 4-year-old Gypsy Cob x TB cross who had previously done trekking and had just started his jumping career... KEEP READING >
Canter Pole Exercises Canter Pole Exercises
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Canter Pole Exercises

By Amanda Wilson | Wednesday, 7 November 2018
Check out the video below where I show you one of my favourite exercises to do with my jumpers to teach them how to use their body correctly, how to maintain an even rhythm and how to say straight and light from start to... KEEP READING >
Building Swedish Oxers For Training Building Swedish Oxers For Training
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Building Swedish Oxers For Training

By Amanda Wilson | Wednesday, 7 November 2018

Check out how I build a simple Swedish Oxer for training at home in the video below.

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The Spooky Horse #2 The Spooky Horse #2
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The Spooky Horse #2

By Amanda Wilson | Sunday, 4 November 2018
I have already shared an article about one supplement that I feed daily in my horse's feeds (https://theformula.co.nz/The-Vault/The-Vault-Details/helping-the-spooky-horse), now I want to talk to you about the importance of... KEEP READING >
Trot Halt Transitions Trot Halt Transitions
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Trot Halt Transitions

By Amanda Wilson | Wednesday, 31 October 2018
Check out the video below for one of my favourite exercises for training the jumper! This is such a great tool for teaching a horse how to sit correctly in the hindquarters and makes such a difference to a horses canter and... KEEP READING >
Before And After Before And After
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Before And After

By Amanda Wilson | Monday, 29 October 2018
Cassonova joined the team six years ago, following what was to be a bit of a pinto craze. That pinto craze was created because of my super pony Showtym Viking who I purchased in 2009 and has continued strongly through the... KEEP READING >
Keeping Your Horse Sound This Summer! Keeping Your Horse Sound This Summer!
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Keeping Your Horse Sound This Summer!

By Amanda Wilson | Thursday, 25 October 2018
I have wanted to do this article for such a long time because I think it is SO important to know, for every single horse owner no matter your discipline. I use this trick all the time and it makes such a massive difference to... KEEP READING >
Helping The Spooky Horse Helping The Spooky Horse
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Helping The Spooky Horse

By Amanda Wilson | Thursday, 18 October 2018
Magnesium deficiency is a common issue with many horses in New Zealand that can greatly affect a horse's behaviour and performance, due to the role it plays in nerve and muscle function. Horse's who are low in... KEEP READING >
How To Build Straight Bars How To Build Straight Bars
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How To Build Straight Bars

By Amanda Wilson | Thursday, 18 October 2018

Check out the video below for how I build straight bar's (also known as upright fences or verticals).

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Horse's Are Not Designed To Jump With Weight On Their Front End Horse's Are Not Designed To Jump With Weight On Their Front End
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Horse's Are Not Designed To Jump With Weight On Their Front End

By Amanda Wilson | Wednesday, 10 October 2018

I've just released my latest article based on my Formula coaching and now I want to add some more in-depth information about why this ride is so important when jumping!

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