First hack after a month off, what could go wrong?
I’m sure most of you will know by now that me and Scottie have done very little over the past month due to our lack of saddle and a few… Read More »First hack after a month off, what could go wrong?
Over the years ex racehorses have become more popular. Here at EquiPepper we love Thoroughbreds and are dedicated to the retraining of racehorses. Here you will be able to find everything you need for racehorse retraining. From advice for would be ex racehorse owners, to the latest news on ex racehorse competitions.
I’m sure most of you will know by now that me and Scottie have done very little over the past month due to our lack of saddle and a few… Read More »First hack after a month off, what could go wrong?
I know what you’re thinking, thoroughbreds don’t get fat, they are a nightmare to keep weight on! But Scottie seems to be going out of his way to prove this… Read More »The Impossible: Fat Thoroughbred!
I was recently approached by The Crystal System blog to write a guest blog about my experiences with dressage and ex racehorses. The Crystal System is one of the biggest… Read More »Guest Blog ~ Retraining of Racehorses – Dressage
Many of you who follow this blog will know that when it comes to how much Scottie has improved over the past year, I swear by using the Pessoa training… Read More »Pessoa Progress
Some of you may know, that I am meant to be using my Summer Holidays for making a start on my dissertation. So far, this hasn’t happened… So I thought,… Read More »Dissertation Time: Adaptation of Ex Racehorses
The organisation Retraining of Racehorses (ROR) has opened many doors for those who own ex racehorses. This is because they offer specialised advice and clinics aimed at retraining these horses.… Read More »ROR Show Series: Blemish Rule Change?
Retraining of racehorses (ROR) held their first RoR auction of racehorses for non racing homes on May 20th. It was a success despite the fact that they were unsure as… Read More »ROR Auctions: would you go?
With ex racehorse competitions such as ROR becoming more and more popular, more people are looking into buying an ex racehorse. Most ex racehorses still have plenty of miles left… Read More »Buying an ex racehorse: problems to look for and avoid!
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?