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Riding participation: Advantages, costs and opportunities for riders and horse owners

Sharing a horse is a good way of learning how to handle horses and finding out whether you would be up to owning your own horse.

Gentle and Effective: Bitless Riding Made Easy

Bitless riding is becoming increasingly popular among riders who are looking for a gentler and more horse-friendly way of riding. But what exactly does it mean to ride a horse bitless?

Bridle, noseband and snaffle: construction, types and differences

What is a bridle? How is it constructed and what is the difference to a snaffle? We explain all this and more in this article.

To clip or not to clip? How to make the best decision for your horse

Should you shear a horse? In this guide you will learn everything you need to know about thermoregulation, clipping patterns, pros and cons and tips for the best care of your horse. Find out when and why clipping can be useful!

The Saddle for the Horse: Structure, Fit, and Differences

Learn all about horse saddles: from their construction and function to choosing the right saddle for your horse.

Horse husbandry: Species-appropriate forms of husbandry and legal regulations for horses

Everything about species-appropriate horse keeping. The different forms of keeping and legal regulations.

The riding helmet - protection, standards and tips for maximum safety

Why a riding helmet is essential: Find out all about helmet standards, fit, care and myths surrounding head protection in equestrian sports.

Horse hoof ulcer: symptoms, causes & the best treatment

Is your horse suddenly lame? A hoof ulcer is the most common cause! → Inform now!

FEI discusses comprehensive reform of show jumping rules - focus on animal welfare and fairness

Central topics: Blood rule, rest periods, young horses and qualification standards

Personal commitment of FN President Martin Richenhagen

Gelding from own breeding handed over to association as part of the "100 School Horses Plus" project

Jannik Heiland starts at the World Cup Final in Basel with a new horse

Defending champion relies on the Hanoverian gelding Rey Rubino

Diacenia Blue PS achieves top price of 135,000 euros

Danish buyers secure all three price peaks of the auction

Leipzig University puts modern CT scanner for horses into operation

New technology enables lower-risk and more precise diagnostics

André Rademacher becomes new lecturer at the Vechta State Teaching Center

Master of equine management takes over training activities on April 1

Exceptional talent stallion Vitalos changes hands

Three-time World Championship runner-up leaves Helgstrand and Schockemöhle

Ready for the meadow season? - Grazing, management & interesting facts

Creating & maintaining horse pasture correctly: Everything you need to know about pasture management, grazing, poisonous plants, 24-hour grazing & tips for healthy horses throughout the year.

Fit through the change of coat: optimal support for horses

Targeted support for a horse's coat change - with tips on care, feeding, herbs & problems. Read all the information about coat changes & typical problems now.

FN Active Representatives newly elected

Michael Klimke new overall spokesperson for active employees

Farrier in southern France dies after being kicked by horse

Tragic accident at work in Châteaurenard

Horse breeding in crisis: decline in mares, foals and coverings

Economic uncertainty slows down development in the breeding sector

Equestrian sport loses a formative personality: Birgit Manski passes away

Long-standing commitment to equestrian sport in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern honored

StiKo Vet confirms recommendation for EHV vaccination in horses

Comprehensive immunization protects herds and reduces disease risks

Horse names from A-Z

Find the perfect name for your horse! Discover over 500 beautiful horse names from A to Z for stallions, mares and geldings - from classic to unusual names.

Horse training: basics, methods & tips

Horse training for beginners & advanced riders. Tips, tricks and interesting facts.

Fly protection for horses: The best tips for pasture, stable & ride

From sprays to blankets to fly masks, what really helps against insects in horses?

Bedding for horses: The best materials in comparison | Advantages and disadvantages at a glance

Find the ideal bedding for your horse: dust-free, absorbent and environmentally friendly. Tips for allergy sufferers, laminitis, colic and more - discover now!

Find a riding school: Tips and criteria for a successful search

Find the perfect riding school with our practical checklist. Discover important criteria for the ideal riding lessons, qualified riding instructors and species-appropriate keeping of the school horses to ensure you enjoy riding.

Riding Bareback: A Comprehensive Guide

Riding bareback is a great experience that brings both rider and horse closer together. This type of riding offers a special connection and can have both physical and psychological benefits.

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