HorseWyse

Horsewyse is for the young and young at heart horse lover. It contains educational articles, fun articles, how to's, young rider profiles, competitions, activities, reader photos, posters and much more!

HorseWyse

From The editor

HORSEWYSE HELPLINE • “Welcome to the HorseWyse Helpline, your trusted helpline for all things horses. Our helpline is here to offer expert guidance, practical advice, and a friendly ear for all your equine queries. From horse care tips, training techniques, tack selection and riding advice, our team of experienced equestrians are dedicated to helping you and your horse thrive. No question is too big or small – so saddle up and let's embark on this ride together with HorseWyse Helpline by your side.” Email your Questions for Starbuck to mail@horsewyse.com.au with the subject “Helpline”

Meet the cover stars Jenna and Willow

Spot the Difference

SHORTIE THE THERAPY PONY • A TINY PONY MAKING A HUGE DIFFERENCEA

SPRING PREP SHEDDING • After a long winter of rugs, mud, and fuzzy coats, spring is finally here! The flowers are blooming, the sun is shining, and your pony is probably starting to look a little scruffy as their thick winter coat begins to shed. Don't worry - with a little bit of grooming magic, you can help your pony feel fresh, shiny, and ready for all the spring adventures ahead.

Do I Really Have to Ride the Corners?

ALLERGIES & ITCHY PONIES • Spring is such a beautiful time of year - flowers blooming, green paddocks, and warmer days. But for some ponies, spring also means itchy skin, runny noses, and lots of tail scratching! Just like people, ponies can suffer from allergies. Let's take a look at the most common ones and how you can help keep your best friend comfortable.

DIY SALT DOUCH PONY ORNAMENT • Decorate your Christmas tree this year with these gorgeous easy gingerbread look a like clay ponies! With this DIY you can be as creative as you want, and decorate however you please! Have fun!

How to improve your position in 10 mins per day

HOW TO STOP NIPPING & PUSHING IN YOUNG HORSES • Simple strategies to teach your pony manners and respect from the start

HORSE HYDRATION

BOOK REVIEW

HOW TO MAKE A MINI HORSE FIRST AID KIT & TAKE YOUR HORSE VITAL SIGNS

IS YOUR HORSE HIDING SORE FEET • Spotting the Signs of sensitive feet

INSPIRING YOUNG RIDERS

PONY CLUB AUSTRALIA 2025 NATIONALS

SHOW US YOUR HORSIEST CREATIONS! TO WIN!!!

HORSE COLOURS & BREEDS

THE ADVENTURES OF THE HOBBY HORSE HOW TO GET STARTED WITH HOBBY HORSING

READER STORIES

HORSING AROUND • Our readers have been busy this month Horsing Around in the Paddock, Out & About and at Competitions….

YOUR ULTIMATE GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING AND MANAGING LAMINITIS.

SHORT STORIES

Starbuck's Adventures • “Star Buck's Not-So-Dressage Day!”

HAVE A LAUGH. JOKE TIME!

Pony Mane Braiding Board

GIVE AWAY WIN 1 OF 3 COPIES • Do you ever wonder what ponies think about? What they dream of? Or what adventures they'd take you on if they could tell their story?

T-SHIRT DESIGN COMPETITION

UNDERSTANDING GRASS AFFECTED BEHAVIOUR

COLOUR IN TO WIN! • Colour in the image below to go into the draw to win a Schleich Haflinger Mare & Foal Figures. Scan or photography a copy of your artwork and email competitions@horsewyse.com.au with HAFLINGERCOLOURING in as the subject line, your name, phone and address details. Entries close 15th February 2026.

KEEP CALM AND CANTER ON

WHAT'S THAT TACK!