Diva and Jackson have travelled to shows together several times but, as we try to enter Jackson for gelding-only classes rather than mixed mare and gelding ones, they had never competed in the same class.
Bob and I had our second lesson with out new instructor and all I can say is wow (plus I also stayed aboard – just!)!
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As mentioned in a previous blog, the way the grass is growing this year is causing problems for people with good doers. This time last year Diva and Mabel were out 24/7 and I was getting to the stage of giving a little hay at night as the grass just wasn’t growing.
While there are plenty of benefits to a beach ride there are also particular risks you need to plan ahead for. If you want to try out beach riding then you need to make sure it is safe. If you’re wondering where to start, then read our top tips.
Since last year I have been trying to learn western, I say try, because in between lockdown, lessons have been on a huge waitlist and so far I have had 6!
You may or may not be familiar with the name Cushing's disease but, in particular if you are the owner of an older horse, it may well be worth familiarising yourself with the common signs. We recommend keeping an eye out for some of the signs that we've listed below.
Wow! What an outing we had with Autumn at the weekend! We went off to our local riding club show again for some jumping and showing, as always I was fretting on the yard with the mane and tail plaiting as it was not going to plan, but I got it done (well all the mane and half the tail before we had to leave).
In this article, we’ll take a closer look at equine poisoning – what causes it, what symptoms to look out for if you suspect your horse has been poisoned, and how to protect yourself and your animal with horse rider insurance.