Remembering Sir Henry Cecil.
Many of you would have seen the Channel 4 documentary “The Trainer and the Racehorse: The Legend of Frankel” advertised recently and I’m sure many of you interested in racing… Read More »Remembering Sir Henry Cecil.
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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Many of you would have seen the Channel 4 documentary “The Trainer and the Racehorse: The Legend of Frankel” advertised recently and I’m sure many of you interested in racing… Read More »Remembering Sir Henry Cecil.
My friend Charlie from The Tack Box took some beautiful photos of Scottie recently! So happy with them and will definitely be dragging her along to see him more often!… Read More »Scottie’s Photo shoot!
My degree at University is focused on breeding and stud management. During my first two years there I have had it drilled into me the importance of a good breeding… Read More »So you want to breed your mare: How to start?
In the racing industry, horses are backed and trained very young to begin their racing career. There are several influencing reasons for this. However, the main one is money driven.… Read More »Thoroughbred growth rates: Ready to Race?
I love my yard at home. Although we are only there for the Summer while I’m still at University, it is a great experience for both of us. I am lucky… Read More »Benefits of an Interesting Yard!
There has recently been a case of EHV in the area, which unsurprisingly, has put the local equine area into a state of panic. I think this is largely due… Read More »EHV – Basic Factsheet
There is always lots of debate as to when to back and ride young horses. As our knowledge of horse anatomy has improved, the reasons against starting early have moved… Read More »Managing young horses: based on Growth Plates.
Where Scottie lives out over summer and in at night over winter he has different feeding patterns. Over winter he has 2 feeds a day, hay at night an sometimes… Read More »Change To Scottie’s Diet
As you may have guessed from my sciency background, I am fairly sceptical about things such as mind reading, contacting spirits and in this case talking to horses. However, I… Read More »Horse Mediums: A Skeptical Visit.
I am far from being one of those people who think horses should be all natural in unnatural environments. (No rugs, No shoes ect) The majority of us horsey people… Read More »Rugging Debate! (Or just a good old moan!)