A collection of articles discussing Standardbred rehabilitation and retraining, equine health and horsemanship.
Authored by Raising the Standards Founder Nicole Tassone, featuring guest commentaries from leading equestrian professionals.
5 Things to Love about Standardbreds (and yes, stopping at 5 was tough!!!) 1. Versatility Strutting around the dressage ring one day, bush bashing the next; such is the life of a champ with a stamp. There are standardbreds out kicking butt in a vast range of equestrian activities, such as dressage, jumping, …
Buying a new horse can be quite a daunting process. In today’s age, buyers can access a plethora of platforms that promote horses looking for new homes: professional websites, horse traders, social media pages, magazines etc… As great as it is to have choices, it certainly can be confusing to cut through the noise …
Buying a Horse: Tips for Finding the Right Mount. Read More »
If you’re lucky enough to own a standardbred you may be able to relate to some of these things….. Nearly having your feet trampled flat when your super-friendly standardbred comes belting over for a good cuddle session in the paddock. Toes are overrated! Overtaking friends during a hoon – them galloping, your standardbred whizzing by …
My name is Nicole Tassone and I run a life after racing program called ‘Raising the Standards’. Across the past five years I have gained a comprehensive overview of horsemanship, inclusive of both the racing industry and equestrian sport. I am someone who has been given a rare opportunity to see not only what goes …
reading a standardbred freeze brand is simple and free to do for all australian horses with a neck brand. Simply follow these instructions..
I would like to address the topic of the rescue of horses who find themselves at various markets/saleyards. As many of your would be aware, there are now several Facebook groups and pages facilitating the purchase of horses sitting in pens at markets, via credit card. This enables people to select and purchase a …
Plan Before You Rescue – A Guide to Buying Saleyard Horses. Read More »