Horse Care

Looking after horses is hard work and there is always more to learn about horse care. Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced horseman, you will be able to find new advice and ideas what could help you to look after your horse. In this section you will find everything from management tips to make your life that little bit easier, to detailed articles on health conditions or injuries your horse might be suffering with. Ever wondered what the impact of nutrition or hoof shape can have on your horse? We have it covered! Consider this your hub for everything horse care.

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Cleveland bays pulling the royal carriages. Native horse breeds. Credit: nikoretro @ flickr

Get to know our Native Horse Breeds

07/07/202306/07/2023

A few weeks ago we looked at the draught breeds native to the UK & Ireland. Today we are looking at some of our other native horse breeds, from racehorse… Read More »Get to know our Native Horse Breeds

How can I weigh a horse?

30/06/202329/06/2023

Having a good idea of what your horse weighs is very important. You need to know what your horse’s weight is when it comes to knowing how much feed or… Read More »How can I weigh a horse?

Get to know our Native draught horses

16/06/202314/06/2023

We are really lucky in the UK and Ireland to have lots of different breeds of horse native to our small islands. Draught horses have left a huge impact here,… Read More »Get to know our Native draught horses

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

26/05/202326/05/2023

I regularly see posts on social media about the idea of horses needing to respect you as wrong and old fashioned. I understand the point they are trying to make.… Read More »Opinion: Having a horse respect you is perfectly ok and not cruel.

a soldier riding on a black horse. Evolution of horses

The Evolution of Horse Riding

19/05/202319/05/2023

We don’t know when exactly we first started riding horses. We believe domestication started around 4000 BCE and we started to ride them not long after. But as human civilisation… Read More »The Evolution of Horse Riding

Hempine CBD Review

05/05/202305/05/2023

It’s been 2 months since I was sent a tub of Hempine CBD to try and we have just finished the tub! So it feels like the perfect time to… Read More »Hempine CBD Review

couple kissing on green field and standing near horses, horses can help you find the one

How horses can help you find The One

07/04/202305/04/2023

I truly believe that owning horses can help you find the one, that special person you want to spend the rest of your life with. No, I’m not talking about… Read More »How horses can help you find The One

Hydrotherapy for Horses

24/03/202324/03/2023

When we think of hydrotherapy for horses we often think of those pristine swimming pools at racing yards or the relatively new water treadmill used by the likes of Valegro… Read More »Hydrotherapy for Horses

Benefits of CBD for horses

10/03/202310/03/2023

CBD is one of the latest trends to hit the world of equine supplements. It has a long list of potential health and mental benefits. But as with every new… Read More »Benefits of CBD for horses

Scottie in his Oh My Mermaid Ponyo Stable Rug

Oh My Mermaid Ponyo Stable Rug Review

10/02/202322/02/2023

By now it shouldn’t be a secret that I LOVE Ponyo rugs. I’ve reviewed so many of their turnouts, slowly replacing Scottie’s wardrobe with new Ponyo rugs. But I have… Read More »Oh My Mermaid Ponyo Stable Rug Review

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