Rescue: Companion Only
The UK is currently in a state of ‘horse crisis’ with more horses being abandoned and rescue centres being over their maximum capacity. These rescue centres need to rehome their… Read More »Rescue: Companion Only
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Current Issues
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.
Disease Outbreak ~ Don't Panic and Protect Your Horse
Sadly we have recently had a few outbreaks locally of both strangles and EHV (Equine Herpes Virus.) Unfortunately a few horses have already died from the EHV and a few… Read More »Disease Outbreak ~ Don't Panic and Protect Your Horse
RoR new Rider Weight ‘rule’
I’m sure many of your saw the horse and hound article recently about RoR announcing that they will be disqualifying rider’s the judge deems to be too heavy for their… Read More »RoR new Rider Weight ‘rule’
Why Barefoot Doesn't Work for Horses Article
I recently came across a very interesting article on barefoot management of horses and had a few thoughts on it I wanted to share. The article is written by someone… Read More »Why Barefoot Doesn't Work for Horses Article
Why do Equestrians care less about the Paralympics?
I have seen lots of posts on social media this week complaining about how no one is talking about the Paralympics on horsey social media, when last month everyone was… Read More »Why do Equestrians care less about the Paralympics?
Social Media Sofa Experts
I don’t know if it is because everyone is watching the Olympics, or if I am just noticing it all of a sudden. But I just constantly seem to be… Read More »Social Media Sofa Experts
Going for Gold and Cloning Possibility
Yesterday we had our first Equestrian Gold medal of the Rio Olympics! Charlotte Dujardin did a fantastic job of defending her Individual Dressage Gold Medal with superstar Valegro. They rode… Read More »Going for Gold and Cloning Possibility
Medals, Faults and Disqualification at Rio
It was a very exciting weekend for Equestrian at Rio this weekend! Friday was the final for Team Medals for Dressage and the Show Jumping started! Dressage The team Dressage… Read More »Medals, Faults and Disqualification at Rio
Save Our Sport!
I have had a good afternoon getting excited about the Olympics, watching the first horse inspection for the Eventing which starts properly tomorrow and using the hashtags #TwoHearts and #JoinTheJourney.… Read More »Save Our Sport!
Read my Dissertation on Ex Racehorses.
So my dissertation has finally been marked and is now available for you to view. Unfortunately I didn’t get the significant results I was hoping for. However, I did find several… Read More »Read my Dissertation on Ex Racehorses.
