Christie's Blog - Back with a Bang!

Christie's Blog - Back with a Bang!

15/04/2021

Yassss! Yesss! Horaaah! Finally! I am back on a horse - horses - all of them have been off the yard! It actually feels like an eternity but the minute Boris announced the "road out of lockdown", I sat with the calendar and got filling, admittedly we had a slight hiccup as the lorry despite it's fancy repaint, apparently didn't appreciate being sat still for 4 months and my steering broke, but after many, many pestering phone calls to my mechanic daily (oops) we were back on the road within a week!

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Tips for tacking up a horse

Tips for tacking up a horse

13/04/2021

Horses have played important roles in society for thousands of years, from farming and transport to warfare. Today they generally live more leisurely lives, but you might find them serving in the police force, competing in famous races, or helping out on the farm.

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Paula's Blog - An Easter Outing

Paula's Blog - An Easter Outing

07/04/2021

Did everyone have an enjoyable bank holiday weekend? I was definitely in need of a few days off as the excitement of finally having the arena (and riding every day) plus getting to grips with my new job had made me a lot more tired than I realised, so the lie in’s until 6am each day were much appreciated!

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Where to find an ex-racehorse

Where to find an ex-racehorse

06/04/2021

It’s easy to see why there’s such a growing interest in owning ex-racehorses. And it isn’t just because these athletic, intelligent and well looked-after horses can be found at a great price. If you take on an ex-racer, you’ll be doing your bit to ensure these beautiful animals have the life they deserve after their racing careers are over.

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Horse trailer FAQs

Horse trailer FAQs

25/03/2021

Read on for our top Frequently Asked Questions on topics such as choosing a horse trailer, driving safely while towing one, and buying suitable horse trailer insurance.

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How do racehorses see?

How do racehorses see?

31/03/2021

Humans and their horses have a very close bond and, as such, owners can sometimes make the mistake of thinking horses feel how we feel and see things how we do. However, despite their many wonderful attributes they really are very different from us.

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