As with any industry, especially those which involve animals, there are always issues around management, regulations and welfare. Here we aim to keep you up to date with current issues affecting the equestrian industry. From changes to racing rules, to riders actions at competitions to the horse population crisis. We aim to bring you the latest.
4 months ago social media exploded after the performance of Oliver Townend at Badminton horse trials and his use of the whip on both of his horses. He was given… Read More »Ignored Warnings ~ Eventing Whip Rules
The past few weeks, equine welfare has exploded over social media and even making national news! Ordinarily, this would be fantastic! I am all for raising awareness of welfare issues… Read More »Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff ~ Equine Welfare Reality Check!
I’m sure this isn’t news to you, but we are having a heatwave in the UK at the moment. With highs of 30 degrees and hot humid mornings, it can… Read More »Help your horse cope in the heat
We’ve all seen the photos and videos showing a horse over jumping a small jump on Facebook. These posts are usually accompanied by a comment such as “future show jumper.”… Read More »Scope Vs Talent
Summer finally seems to be here. With the warmer weather and clean, dry legs, it’s the perfect time to pull out your matchy bandages and go riding. But is this… Read More »Should you use Bandages?
I have been holding off on writing about this topic as what with all the drama on social media this week around the topic I didn’t want to get caught… Read More »Eventing Whip Rules
Whatever discipline you compete in, you could be competing against professionals at a fairly amateur level. This always causes a lot of debate, especially on social media and I think… Read More »Should Professional Riders Compete at Lower Levels?
Spring has finally sprung and lush green grass is popping up everywhere. But while I think we are all happy to see the warmer weather, the verge of Summer highlights… Read More »“No horse ever died from being a bit lean.” – Obesity is killing our horses
This years Grand National was won by the small but mighty Tiger Roll, who ran his heart out under jockey Davy Russell. Trained by Gordon Elliott, this little horse was… Read More »All Horses Home Safe in the Grand National
There is much more to horse ownership than just riding. There is the hard and often complicated daily management which can be a minefield to the most experienced horse owners.… Read More »Pony Club ~ Stepping Stone to Horse Ownership
