Opinion: Having a horse respect you is perfectly ok and not cruel.

I regularly see posts on social media about the idea of horses needing to respect you as wrong and old...
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Opinion: Having a horse respect you is perfectly ok and not cruel.

The Evolution of Horse Riding

We don't know when exactly we first started riding horses. We believe domestication started around 4000 BCE and we started...
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The Evolution of Horse Riding

Badminton 2023 Round Up

Another year and another fantastic Badminton Horse Trials. I feel like there has been a fair bit of controversy around...
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Badminton 2023 Round Up

Hempine CBD Review

It's been 2 months since I was sent a tub of Hempine CBD to try and we have just finished...
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Hempine CBD Review

A better start to spring

After a really busy start to the year, we are back riding and Scottie is looking fantastic! I am currently...
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A better start to spring

EquiPepper was born from Ruby’s love of Thoroughbreds and her desire to improve the reputation of Ex Racehorses. While studying Equine Science at University Ruby purchased her first ex racehorse and documented her progress retraining Scottie from racehorse to riding horse. This online diary became a university project and then evolved into EquiPepper, an award-winning Equine Blog dedicated to racehorse retraining. 

But it’s not just thoroughbreds and ex racehorses. Ruby really believes that the more horse owners know, the better our horse’s welfare and she isn’t afraid to talk about the sensitive topics! On EquiPepper you will find everything from making sure your horse gets the best care and management, to helping you reach your competition goals, we have you covered. There are also product reviews and the latest equestrian news, to make sure you get your horsey fix on every visit.

Thoroughbred

We strive to answer all those burning questions you have about ex racehorses. Do ex racehorses make good riding horses? Why are ex racehorses so cheap? What problems do ex racehorses have? We give also advice on buying, owning and riding ex racehorses.

Scottie going over the poles, example of chestnut coat genetics., ex racehorses
Scottie

Horse Care

Do you have questions about your horse’s health you feel silly asking? Or does your horse have a minor problem what has you stumped? Well here at EquiPepper we aim to answer all these questions for you and give you the tools to keep your horse in tip top condition.

Latest News

Keep up to date with all your horse news in one place. From new research to competition results, from current events to professional rider updates, you can find it all here.

Opinion: Having a horse respect you is perfectly ok and not cruel.

I regularly see posts on social media about the idea of horses needing to respect you as wrong and old...
Read More
Opinion: Having a horse respect you is perfectly ok and not cruel.

Badminton 2023 Round Up

Another year and another fantastic Badminton Horse Trials. I feel like there has been a fair bit of controversy around...
Read More
Badminton 2023 Round Up

Are the new whip rules ruining horse racing?

Last year, after a lot of workshops and time, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) decided to make some changes to...
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Are the new whip rules ruining horse racing?

6 Tips To Save Money With Everything Going Up

Times are hard right now. Everything is going up and as we start to head into winter, horse owners are...
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6 Tips To Save Money With Everything Going Up

Team Price are on top of the world

It's no secret that I have a real soft spot for the absolute power couple, TIm & Jonelle Price. I...
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Team Price are on top of the world

Ruby is an Equine Science Graduate with a childhood love of thoroughbreds. Now working in Digital Marketing, she spends her free time working with ex racehorse Scottie and following her racehorses.

Highland Rain aka Scottie is the inspiration behind EquiPepper. But over the years there have been other horses and Ruby now owns shares in several racehorses.

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