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As a rider, you need to use your arms, legs, hands, and seat independently of each other. Mastering this control over your body can be easier said than done, and what you understand in theory doesn't always translate smoothly into practice. Some riders are naturally more talented than others, which can be frustrating if you […]... [Read more]

Just like us humans, most horses love a good snack. But some horses are harder to please than others. Even if your horse is picky, we are sure that you can find something it will enjoy. We have found some ideas for horse treats that you can make yourself. Whether it is for training or […]... [Read more]

How do you break in a horse that doesn’t quite fit the mold of traditional methods? And how do you, as a rider, deal with personal challenges that can influence your work with an already sensitive horse? According to horse trainer Line Hummel, who specializes in working with challenging horses, breaking in a horse involves […]... [Read more]

How do you break in a horse that doesn’t quite fit the mold of traditional methods? And how do you, as a rider, deal with personal challenges that can influence your work with an already sensitive horse? According to horse trainer Line Hummel, who specializes in working with challenging horses, breaking in a horse involves […]... [Read more]

Core stability will help you as a rider to improve the coordination, strength, and symmetry of your core muscles. Great core stability is essential for horse riders because it plays a crucial role in maintaining balance, control, and overall riding performance, which will improve both you and your horses’ experience of any ride. In collaboration […]... [Read more]

Do you have that one-in-a-million mare, a well-bred mare or are you dreaming of creating your own foal? Then there are a few points to consider before you put your mare in foal, which will help the process for both you and your horse. When you wish to use your mare for breeding, one of […]... [Read more]

Do you have that one-in-a-million mare, a well-bred mare or are you dreaming of creating your own foal? Then there are a few points to consider before you put your mare in foal, which will help the process for both you and your horse. Read also: What to consider when buying or selling a horse?  […]... [Read more]

A topic that is anything but nice and that people don’t particularly like to talk about. Nevertheless, harassment and coercion are demonstrably present in equestrian sports as well. The German Equestrian Federation has been committed to combating sexualized violence in equestrian sports for more than ten years.  In other countries, too, there have already been […]... [Read more]

It is exciting to get a foal or a young horse that you can connect with before starting your training. I love teaching both horses and riders new ways to train and new ways to feel. In this article I will give you some basic exercises to ensure that you and your foal, or young […]... [Read more]

It is exciting to get a foal or a young horse that you can connect with before starting your training. I love teaching both horses and riders new ways to train and new ways to feel. In this article I will give you some basic exercises to ensure that you and your foal, or young […]... [Read more]

From St. Hippolyt's feeding advice The coat change and shedding season is just around the corner, and depending on the type of coat, it can stretch from August to November. Some horses start early, while others take a long time to grow a thick and warm winter coat. How long it takes for a horse […]... [Read more]

Earlier this year, Malgré Tout had the chance to talk to the exceptional athlete, Jack Whitaker, and asked him about his life with the horses. Maybe these are questions you would have asked him yourself if you had the chance, and hopefully this article will give you an insight into the everyday life of an […]... [Read more]

What your horse consumes in its daily diet has a significant impact on its health—both mental and physical. However, if the intake is not properly balanced, it can disrupt or diminish the horse's health and well-being. Omega fatty acids play a crucial role in equine nutrition and can have numerous positive effects across various areas […]... [Read more]

You might not give it much thought during your daily grooming routine, but a horse’s coat is a valuable indicator of overall health and well-being. Paying close attention to its appearance, texture, and behavior is essential. Understanding a horse's coat can be a bit of a science. This is true whether it's clipped or not, […]... [Read more]

We wish to ensure that everyone feels welcome in the equestrian world – as well as in the stables. In this article, we will give you some tips on how to make the atmosphere pleasant and welcoming for everyone in the stable. There are many reasons why the atmosphere in the stable is important. A […]... [Read more]

Do you consider your position in the saddle, your posture, and your balance, and how these can affect your horse's ability to perform? Malgré Tout was lucky enough to talk to the American instructor Lucile Bump, who explained to us the basic principles of Centered Riding. Some of these principles can be applied to your riding, […]... [Read more]

As a horse person, you never stop learning from and with your horses. That's one of the things I personally love about being involved with horses. I’m constantly amazed by what my horse teaches me, the things he learns, and how our relationship continues to evolve. In recent years, we've gained a deeper understanding of […]... [Read more]

How would you categorize your life with horses? As an action-packed adventure, a tear-jerker film, or a never-ending drama series? Most horse owners or those who share a horse can relate to the fact that owning a horse isn’t always a walk in the park. Life with horses comes with a host of worries about […]... [Read more]

By allowing different livestock species to graze the same areas, you can reduce the number of infectious worm larvae, preventing the development of large worm populations that harm horses' health. Here are some practical tips on how to practice co-grazing, along with an overview of the advantages and disadvantages.  Co-grazing with ruminants, such as cattle, […]... [Read more]

Veterinarian, Entrepreneur, and Horselover This article was originally published in 2020 and has been translated now. A lifelong love of horses helped lead Camilla Church into a veterinary career. She was disappointed to find that many mixed practices treated their horse patients second rate compared to the cats and dogs. Determined to provide the sort […]... [Read more]

Here at Malgré Tout, we wish to honor the diversity within the equestrian world. Therefore, we asked our readers to send us their stories and photos portraying their many differences. We hope you, like us, will enjoy these stories. Maybe it will also make you feel comfortable in your unique situation because we are all […]... [Read more]

Dressage riding can best be described as a process consisting of thousands of small steps, where the goal is rarely achieved in a single day. Different riders follow different training systems, but fundamentally, it's about the horse being able to keep up both physically and mentally. Additionally, dressage is a highly subjective sport. If you […]... [Read more]

Hard to believe but true. With the right training, a lot of diligence, and patience, horse and rider pairings manage to show performances you never would have thought possible, primarily because of the breed of horse. Malgré Tout presents three of these exceptional teams. From feral horse to dressage star 30 years ago, Britta Becker […]... [Read more]

Have you ever thought about the fundamental—and often amusing—differences between pony riders and horse riders? If you take a closer look, you’ll notice that, beyond just age and height, each group has its own quirky characteristics that highlight how diverse we are as riders—and, more importantly, how much we can learn from one another. Here, […]... [Read more]

In order to work optimally with the horse and follow its movements harmoniously and give subtle aids, the rider’s mobility is crucial. That makes mobility one of the most essential rider-specific skills that any horse rider should pay attention to. In collaboration with One Switch, we have listed a few reasons why every rider should […]... [Read more]

Is it dangerous to give the horse a voice? To give the horse a voice is not the same as handing over control. It's more about showing the horse that we listen to its signals, pay attention, and recognize it. It's about being in a dialogue with it. This is the opinion of Ute Lehmann, […]... [Read more]

Did you know that yoga can help you become a better rider? Here are the top three exercises from Jeannette Glerup. It's not just the horse that needs to be symmetrical, strong, stable, and flexible. This applies to us riders as well. When you, as a rider, work with your horse, that work starts with […]... [Read more]

Many riders have an unbalanced seat, which can make it close to impossible for the horse to move straight and balanced. To help you obtain a balanced seat, physiotherapist, and Master of sports, Lene Theill from Fit4you, offers five exercises, which you can easily do at home. THE MUSCLES AROUND THE PELVIS The cause of […]... [Read more]

The deep hollowing on the right side of the head testifies that something is missing. Something that once had an important place on the horse's body. A body part that it is hard to imagine to live without. How can it place itself in the world without it? Can it be ridden? And is it […]... [Read more]

Male icons can change the gender balance Figures from the Danish Sports Association (2022) show that only eight percent of the Danish Equestrian Association's members are men. The figures are very similar to the FEI's (International Equestrian Federation) figures. But of course, this also includes the fact that not all riders are members of the […]... [Read more]

Many people have probably noticed the small Falabella horse because of their cute appearance. Their size and exterior make most people smile and go “Aww”. But how has the breed actually evolved, and what do you do with such a small horse? These are some of the aspects this article will look into. Just like […]... [Read more]

What does it look like when you reconcile a rescue facility with a drag queen career? Malgré Tout was fortunate to have an interview with the inspiring Colin Brown, who manages a rescue facility for horses and other animals and performs as a drag queen in Southern Spain. Colin is known from the drag world […]... [Read more]

The former international dressage rider, Anke ter Beek, once rode as many competitions as possible, but not anymore. Today you will mostly see her doing hacks and training with poles on her beautiful horse Furioso. She is however still very detailed in her dressage training. Her riding mainly takes place at home in nature and […]... [Read more]

In this day and age, most people use their phones quite a lot during the day. On many different social media channels, they are bombarded with pictures and videos of the “perfect equestrian life”. But this is not always a representation of reality. This raises concerns about how this perfect representation might impact the followers […]... [Read more]