In this video, we’re taking a closer look at the crank noseband (also known as the Swedish cavesson)—how it should be fitted correctly, and how it is often misused in modern dressage.

You asked, and I listened 💬

Many of you wanted to see what a crank noseband looks like on a real horse—and more importantly, what happens when it’s adjusted too tightly.

I’ll show you:

✔️ The correct, welfare-friendly way to fit a crank noseband

✔️ How loose it should actually be (hint: at least two fingers!)

✔️ How easily it can be overtightened

✔️ Your horse’s honest reaction to discomfort

This is an important conversation in the horse world right now. Noseband tightness has become a major horse welfare issue, especially in disciplines like dressage where appearance can sometimes take priority over comfort.

Your horse can’t speak—but they do communicate. And in this video, you’ll see exactly how.

💭 Join the conversation:

Do you use a crank noseband or Swedish cavesson?

How do you ensure your horse stays comfortable?

Let me know in the comments 👇

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Are modern sport horses being bred too hot to relax… or even be rideable in the FEI ring?

In this video, we tackle one of the most controversial topics in modern dressage and show jumping: have breeders created horses that are too sensitive, too reactive, and too tense for the sport?

With increasing concerns about horse welfare, tension, and rideability, riders and trainers are starting to question whether the issue lies in training methods, breeding decisions—or both.

In this discussion, we explore:

Why “hot” horses are dominating FEI competition

The link between breeding, tension, and rideability

How rollkur, hyperflexion, and stress behaviors fit into the conversation

New tack restrictions and rule changes in the UK and FEI

Whether removing shortcuts will expose deeper problems in the sport

As the industry evolves, one question remains:

👉 Are we breeding horses that can’t relax… and can’t be ridden fairly?

Let us know your thoughts in the comments—this is a conversation the horse world needs to have.

Chapters

00:00 – Intro: Are Horses Too Hot to Relax?

03:20 – Breeding vs Training: What’s the Real Problem?

09:45 – Why Modern FEI Horses Struggle to Relax

16:30 – Rule Changes, Tack Bans & Welfare Pressure

24:10 – Are Horses Becoming Unrideable?

31:00 – The Future of Breeding & Rideability

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What if the way your foal moves is increasing their risk of OCD?

Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) is one of the most common developmental joint diseases in young horses—and many owners don’t realize it can begin long before training ever starts. In this video, we break down new research showing how irregular exercise patterns, rapid growth, and body weight may all contribute to OCD in foals.

Learn what OCD is, how it develops, and what you can do to help prevent it—before it becomes a lifelong issue.

If you care about horse welfare, soundness, and raising healthy foals, this is something you need to understand.

🔍 What You’ll Learn:

What OCD (osteochondritis dissecans) is in horses

Why some foals develop OCD and others don’t

How irregular movement patterns impact joint development

The surprising role of weight and growth

Practical ways to reduce OCD risk in young horses

⏱️ Chapters:

00:00 – The Hidden Cause of OCD in Foals

00:32 – What Is OCD in Horses?

01:50 – How OCD Develops in Growing Foals

03:10 – What Causes OCD? (Key Risk Factors)

04:30 – The Study: Tracking Foal Movement

06:00 – Irregular Exercise Explained

08:00 – The Role of Weight & Growth

09:30 – Why This Matters in Modern Breeding

11:00 – How to Reduce OCD Risk

12:30 – Prevention vs Treatment

13:30 – Final Thoughts

📚 Source:

Paulick Report – Irregular Exercise, Excessive Weight Increase Likelihood of OCD in Foals

https://paulickreport.com/horse-care-category/irregular-exercise-excessive-weight-increase-likelihood-of-ocd-in-foals

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What really happens to a horse after it’s sold?

In the horse world, we often assume that once a horse leaves our care, it will be safe, happy, and well looked after. But is that actually true? Or is there a deeper issue in the industry that we don’t talk about enough?

In this video, we explore one of the most important and uncomfortable questions in horse ownership: Does responsibility end when a horse is sold?

From financial realities to ethical concerns, this discussion dives into the hidden gaps in horse welfare—and why so many horses fall through them.

Whether you're a rider, breeder, owner, or simply someone who cares about horses, this is a conversation the entire equestrian community needs to have.

💬 Join the discussion:

Do you believe horse owners and breeders should have lifetime responsibility? Or is that unrealistic in today’s industry? Let me know in the comments.

🐴 Topics covered:

What happens to horses after they are sold

Horse ownership responsibility

Horse welfare issues in the industry

Ethical responsibility of breeders and owners

⏱ Chapters:

00:00 – What Happens When a Horse Is Sold?

02:30 – The Reality of Ownership & Responsibility

06:00 – Why Horses Fall Through the Cracks

09:30 – A Lifetime Commitment?

12:00 – What Needs to Change

🔔 Subscribe for more honest conversations about horse welfare, dressage, and the realities of the equestrian world.

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**Description:**

Is dressage facing a turning point? In this video, we explore a powerful warning from Olympic medalist Laura Tomlinson—one that could shape the future of equestrian sport as we know it.

As public scrutiny grows, horse welfare, judging standards, and long-standing traditions are being questioned like never before. This isn’t just about one rider or one controversy… it’s about the entire system.

What happens when the public no longer accepts what it sees in the arena?

From anti-doping procedures to everyday training practices, this video dives deep into the growing gap between what dressage *claims to represent* and how it is *perceived by the world*. With social media amplifying every moment, the sport is no longer judged only by officials—it’s being judged by millions.

If dressage is to survive and evolve, it may need to confront uncomfortable truths.

👇 Join the conversation in the comments:

Do you think dressage is changing for better… or heading toward a crisis?

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**Chapters:**

00:00 – The Warning That Could Change Dressage

01:45 – Laura Tomlinson Speaks Out

04:10 – Why Public Perception Matters More Than Ever

07:25 – The Reality vs. The Ideal in Dressage

11:00 – The Anti-Doping Controversy Explained

14:30 – When Rules Don’t Protect the Horse

18:15 – Social Media and the Rise of Public Judgment

21:40 – The Hidden Problems No One Talks About

25:10 – Can Dressage Regain Trust?

28:30 – A Sport at a Crossroads

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Please be kind to bec and I we are not AI. I am sick and this is my real voice. It saddens me that so many people are jumping to conclusions.

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Is burnout quietly taking over the dressage world?

In this video, we explore the hidden mental and emotional struggles that many dressage riders face—but rarely talk about. From early morning rides that feel heavier than they used to, to the slow loss of passion and connection with your horse, burnout is becoming one of the biggest threats in modern equestrian sport.

Unlike other athletes, dressage riders can’t simply walk away. Horses depend on us every single day, creating constant pressure that can lead to exhaustion, emotional numbness, and even a loss of identity.

💭 So why is no one talking about it?

We break down:

The real signs of burnout in dressage riders

The psychological impact of constant pressure

Why high-performing riders are especially at risk

The role of equestrian culture in hiding burnout

And how riders can begin to recover without guilt

If you’ve ever felt disconnected, exhausted, or unsure why your passion for dressage is fading… this video is for you.

👇 Let me know in the comments:

Have you ever experienced burnout in riding?

⏱ Chapters:

0:00 – Dressage Burnout Explained

2:30 – Signs of Burnout in Riders

6:00 – Mental Health in Equestrian Sport

10:00 – Losing Motivation in Riding

14:00 – Emotional Burnout and Disconnection

18:00 – Pressure in Dressage Training

22:00 – Equestrian Culture and Burnout

26:00 – How to Prevent Rider Burnout

30:00 – Recovering From Burnout in Riding

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In this video, we break down what a crank noseband is, how it works, and why it has become one of the most controversial pieces of tack in modern dressage.

Many riders use crank nosebands every day—but are they being used correctly? And more importantly, are they comfortable for the horse? In this video, I explain the key differences between a crank noseband and a regular noseband, how the leverage system works, and why improper use has raised serious horse welfare concerns in recent years.

I’ll also show you how I personally fit a crank noseband, keeping it loose and horse-friendly, so you can understand how to use it responsibly if it’s required for competition.

Whether you’re a beginner rider or an experienced dressage enthusiast, this is an important conversation about ethical riding, correct tack use, and putting the horse first.

✨ Topics covered:

What is a crank noseband?

How crank nosebands work

Proper fitting (how loose is correct?)

Why crank nosebands are controversial

Horse welfare and modern dressage concerns

👍 If you care about horse welfare and correct riding, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe!

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Why are Badminton Horse Trials entries falling—and what does this mean for the future of elite eventing?

For decades, the Badminton Horse Trials has been one of the most prestigious 5-star eventing competitions in the world. But now, something is changing. Entry numbers are dropping, waiting lists are gone, and riders are becoming more selective about when—and if—they compete at the highest level.

In this video, we break down the real reasons behind declining Badminton entries, including rising costs in equestrian sport, stricter FEI qualification rules, and the growing focus on horse welfare in eventing.

Is this the beginning of a decline in 5-star eventing, or is the sport evolving into something more sustainable?

Whether you're a rider, fan, or deeply invested in the future of eventing and horse sport, this is a conversation you need to hear.

00:00 – Why Badminton Horse Trials Entries Are Falling

00:30 – What Is Badminton Horse Trials and Why It Matters

01:19– Decline in 5-Star Eventing Entries Explained

02:00 – FEI Qualification Requirements for 5-Star Eventing

02:53 – Why Fewer Horses Reach 5-Star Level

03:30– Cost of Competing in Eventing (Travel, Training, Expenses)

03:56 – Challenges of Producing a 5-Star Event Horse

06:03– Horse Welfare in Eventing and Rider Decision Making

07:09 – Is Elite Eventing Declining or Evolving?

07:40 – The Future of Badminton Horse Trials and 5-Star Eventing

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The CEO of Wellington International has been fired after a battery complaint—and the fallout is sending shockwaves through the equestrian world.

But this isn’t just another controversy.

This could be a turning point for equestrian sport.

In this video, we break down everything you need to know about the Murray Kessler firing, the allegations that led to his removal, and what this moment could mean for accountability, transparency, and horse welfare in elite equestrian sport.

From the heart of **Wellington, Florida—the winter capital of elite equestrian competition—**to the broader global stage, this situation raises serious questions:

👉 Is this real accountability at the highest level?

👉 Or is this just damage control after public pressure?

👉 And what does this mean for the future of equestrian governance?

We also explore the bigger systemic issues in equestrian sport, including:

Leadership accountability in elite organizations

Past controversies involving riders and trainers

The ongoing rollkur debate and horse welfare concerns

Transparency in judging and rule enforcement

The influence of power, money, and reputation in the sport

This is not just about one CEO.

This is about a system that is being tested.

And the entire equestrian world is watching.

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