Does your horse need a fly mask?
15/09/2020Fly masks are an invaluable, yet relatively inexpensive, part of overall horse care and well worth the investment.
How to spot a neglected horse
15/09/2020If you see a horse lying down in a field, how can you tell if it has collapsed from exhaustion, or is simply taking a rest? How can you tell if a horse is malnourished, or just a little underweight after a long winter?
How to stop a horse from bucking
15/09/2020Ever found that your gentle trot has suddenly become a rodeo? A bucking horse will turn a relaxing hack into a daredevil ride – but it’s no fun for you or your animal.
5 common causes of horse riding accidents (and how to protect yourself)
10/09/2020Like many of the most enjoyable things in life, riding horses can be both fun and risky. There are many common causes of horse riding accidents, like poor equipment or speeding traffic, but we all agree the pleasures far outweigh the pitfalls.
7 ways you can be injured by a horse
08/09/2020While many horse owners have never been seriously injured by their equines, these large and sometimes temperamental animals need to be taken care of with understanding to reduce the risk of injury and accident. Here are 7 of the most common ways you can be injured by a horse and the steps you can take to protect yourself.
Paula's Blog - As fit as we thought... Hmm
11/08/2020Autumn and I had a great time at the riding club fitness clinic the other weekend, we were very lucky too as although it was warm it wasn’t too bad (got hotter later in the day).
Christie's Blog - Hogged and Ready
16/08/2020With all the hot weather, I think I went a little but delirious and went for full hog! It was a totally spur of the moment decision, but I am definitely pleased, mostly because now I don't have to plait for dressage, but also because he looks all grown up!
The Not-So-Secret Diary of Diva the Shetland Pony - Planning things around the weather conditions
16/08/2020It seems that about every other blog post I write, the temperatures are scorching. I’ve previously mentioned several tips on how I look after my horses in the heat, but here are a few more!
Paula's Blog - Finally going out out!
28/07/2020We’ve been very busy the last few weeks, and can happily say the roof and guttering is now 100% complete (repair of Bob’s damage done too). I’ve painted the outside brickwork too – it was originally a bright white but I preferred a warmer shade so opted for a cream, we are now stripping the paint from all the doorframes and the doors ready to paint those too.