Favorite Finds 37
Horseware Dry Liner
Winter is a tricky month for riding, even if you live in a southern state, the weather can be a real issue. It gets even trickier if your horse gets sweaty during your ride. Horseware’s new dry liner allows you to turn your horse out with their blanket on, even if they are a little sweaty. I could see this being extremely helpful if there isn’t enough time to blow dry or if your horse is still a little damp after cooling them out but I would caution that this rug should not permit people to be irresponsible about their horse’s care after they ride, proper cool down is still important. The dry liner is a great innovation, especially for people who do not have a heated barn where the horses can comfortably dry off without getting chilled.
Aubenhausen Club
Rider fitness has always been a priority for me. If we expect our horses to be athletes, we should treat ourselves the same way. I do many different things to work on my position, stability and awareness in the saddle but I don’t enjoy going to a gym or working out with people that don’t understand a rider’s needs in the saddle. I recently decided to join Aubenhausen Club which includes their DressurFit program. What I love about the DressurFit program is that you can do it at home without the need of a home gym with large equipment and it is personalized for your specific needs. Most of the workouts are around 20 minutes with additional homework exercises as well. On February 27th they’re hosting a DressurFit LIVE workout to develop a deep seat and even though 7pm German time does not work for my schedule, it is recorded so you will receive the link to watch it later. You can find the information below to sign up for just the DressurFit membership or my favorite, the Aubenhausen Club membership.
Digital Pulses
Do you know what digital pulses are in relation to your horse? It is a good idea to have a baseline of what your horse’s pulses feel like day to day. A strong digital pulse can be an indication of an abscess or bruise or if you feel pulses in two hooves, or all four, it could be an indicator of laminitis. I have also experienced changing seasons (spring and fall) can bring on pulses in the otherwise healthy horse. Pulses aren’t an immediate reason to call the vet but they are an important piece of the whole picture. Below is an article discussing digital pulses and a video explaining how to find your horse’s pulse. In my experience, the way to find a pulse shown in this video has been the easiest way for me to find a digital pulse but there are multiple ways, as described in the article.