Riding your horse at night is something even the keenest of equestrians may have never even considered. Whether the idea fills you with excitement or trepidation, there might be times when it’s necessary to ride your equine after dark.
Whether you’re a weekend hacker or a serious competitor, tying a horse safely and securely is an equestrian basic. But there's much more to it than meets the eye. Here at Equesure we’ve got some important tips on how to do it safely and what to avoid.
The tables seem to have turned as to which horse is naughtiest now. Shockingly despite Bob ripping yet another of Autumn’s rugs (think that’s 6 this year already), Autumn has taken on the title as most troublesome! In the last few weeks she has taken on full diva status!
We’ve compiled a list of some of the main things you should be aware of, divided into three categories: horse welfare, horse management, and horse riding.
While eating a few acorns isn’t likely to cause a problem this isn’t always the case. As with everything equine-related, different horses will have different reactions and tolerance to acorns.
It was a different kind of a weekend for both Diva and me as she was left in the care of her Auntie Sue and I headed down to my sister’s house as she and her partner were going to a wedding.
Aren’t the nights drawing in and the mornings darker already? I’ve had to dig out my head torch to see the horses in the morning now! Although it has come with some nice experiences.
From miniature Shetlands and faithful cobs to graceful thoroughbreds there’s an amazing range of horses available for fostering right now. Read our ‘How to’ guide to fostering a horse and give them the life they deserve.
The Shetland Pony Stud-Book Society (SPS-BS) holds an annual breed show. Its location moves around the country each year. The last show held was in 2019 on Shetland, a trip I will never forget, but we had to leave our ponies behind that time.