Green Party to Ban Horse Racing?
The Green Party has announced that if they come into power they will have a “complete review” on horse racing and greyhound racing. This could include a complete ban on… Read More »Green Party to Ban Horse Racing?
The thoroughbred is possibly the most popular breed across the world and is certainly one of the most influential. Having been selectively bred for centuries for speed and stamina, they have been used as an improver for many other horse breeds. Thousands are bred around the world each year for racing and each year thousands retire to have new lives as riding horses.
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The Green Party has announced that if they come into power they will have a “complete review” on horse racing and greyhound racing. This could include a complete ban on… Read More »Green Party to Ban Horse Racing?
Feeding the thoroughbred, especially an ex racehorse, can be tricky. This is because they tend to lose weight easily but can be sensitive to many feeds, making them ‘hot’ or… Read More »Feeding the Thoroughbred ~ Key Tips
Thoroughbreds as a breed tend to have pretty poor feet compared to other breeds, most likely due to being selectively bred for performance rather than conformation. However, those who have… Read More »Thoroughbred Feet: Improvable?
I have had Scottie for around 8 months now and with the summer about to start I thought this would be a great time to review our progress so far.… Read More »Getting Ready for the Summer!
It’s no secret that the UK currently has too many horses and not enough homes which can afford them.Β Those of you in the horsey world have probably come across the… Read More »Too many horses?
On Saturday the 11th of April I took Scottie to our first show together at a local equestrian centre Norton Heath. Even though the course was outside it was very… Read More »Scottie’s First Ever Show!
The Grand National is no doubt the most famous horse race in the UK, with a large percentage of the country placing a bet on the 40 horse race. This… Read More »The Grand National 2015.