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Nika Vorster
Feb 2, 20244 min read
ReinBack with Horses. Why this exercise?
You’re back! Awesome, I really appreciate you taking the time to read this information with the goal of enhancing your knowledge. In this...
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Nika Vorster
Jan 30, 20241 min read
How can one simple exercise dramatically improve a horse's posture and performance?
🌟 Transform Your Horse's Performance with the Rein Back Exercise 🐴💼 Hello, fellow equestrians and horse enthusiasts! I'm excited to...
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Nika Vorster
Jan 19, 20243 min read
ReinBack in Horses- Do's & Don't's
The rein back might seem simple, but it's a crucial exercise for performance horses. Or is it? Part 1 of this blog will take a deep dive...
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Nika Vorster
Jan 5, 20243 min read
🐴 Specific Exercises to Improve Your Horse’s Hindlimb Engagement 🏋️♂️
Part 2: Firstly, thank you for joining me for part 2! In part 1, I shared my experiences and observed patterns in horses facing hindlimb...
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Nika Vorster
Dec 30, 20234 min read
Hindlimb Engagement Exercises for Horses
Part 1 Have you ever heard these phrases? Your horse: needs more hindlimb engagement. is lacking push from behind. is too heavy on the...
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Nika Vorster
Dec 26, 20232 min read
Strengthening Stifles in Horses
A horse with weakness in their stifles and those with already diagnosed dysfunction are going to struggle with performance and every day...
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Nika Vorster
Dec 17, 20232 min read
Why is my horse lame?
🐴 Allow Room for Error 🛠️ One of the most crucial parts of any plan is planning for the unexpected. Think about it – this applies to...
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Nika Vorster
Dec 15, 20233 min read
Iliopsoas Dysfunction in Horses
Every month I review my client's reports and reflect on my findings and their progress. Without a shadow of doubt the muscle group that...
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Nika Vorster
Dec 13, 20232 min read
Riding in the Sea; A dream come true
I did it! It was a little birthday treat to myself, and an experience I'll cherish for a long time. Here's a brief rundown of my...
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Nika Vorster
Oct 25, 20231 min read
Let me re-introduce myself..
I am passionate about horses and dogs I love inspiring horse riders and owners to take action and solve their horse’s struggle I truly...
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Nika Vorster
Oct 18, 20232 min read
Something Unexpected Happened...
Over last six weeks, I have made a conscious decision to practice what I preach and focus on my long lining skills. I am very fortunate...
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Nika Vorster
Oct 4, 20233 min read
A Guide to a Successful Horse Show: Balancing Muscles, Minds, and Moments
A guide to a Successful Horse Show: Balancing Muscles, Minds, and Moments Over the past month, I've been busy treating numerous showing...
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Nika Vorster
Sep 27, 20232 min read
Unlock Your Horse's Suppleness with Serpentines!
Are you looking to enhance your horse's suppleness and overall performance? Incorporating serpentines into your weekly training routine...
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Nika Vorster
Jun 13, 20236 min read
Saying goodbye to your best friend
Not a day goes by that I don’t not think about him ❤️🐶 Death is fascinating to me, when I talk about Geoff, many respond by saying “Oh...
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Nika Vorster
May 29, 20233 min read
What is core stability in horses?
A horse’s core. What, why and how is this relevant to us? Core stability refers to the strength and coordination of the muscles that...
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Nika Vorster
May 18, 20232 min read
Watch out for the subtle signs
I was in Bolton yesterday and saw one of my regular clients Reggie. He is a very smart little cob who since my previous visit had been to...
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Nika Vorster
Apr 22, 20231 min read
5 practical tips for shoulder girdle dysfunction in your horse/ dog.
Understanding your horse/ dog is simple. Follow these 5 practical tips from today: 1️⃣ Monitor. This can be done by filming, taking...
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Nika Vorster
Mar 22, 20235 min read
When the student is ready the teacher will appear
🙋♀️Having an open “beginner mind” with everything in life. 👀Many of us walk around with blinkers on, especially when it comes to our...
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Nika Vorster
Mar 7, 20232 min read
Core engagement, what exercises can I do to improve it?
I often hear people coming to me about how to improve their horse’s core engagement or what exercises I would recommend to improve core...
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Nika Vorster
Feb 27, 20233 min read
The Missing Jigsaw Piece
Online Coaching When I reflect over training a horse, no matter what the discipline, I think of the process as a jigsaw puzzle. There are...
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