Holiday treats are a delicious part of winter festivities and can be a fun addition to your horse’s routine. A stable stocking is a great way for friends, family, and riders at a stable yard to give their favourite pony a special treat without the risk of an unwanted sugar high. The treats collected over the holiday season can be allotted in sensible doses at a regular meal time or used as a reward after a good training session.
Horse sitters are individuals who visit your farm while you are away to perform your horses daily care routines. From ensuring your horses receive their feed, water checks, and stalls mucked out through to more specialty services such as rugging, and turnout management a good horse sitter is worth their weight in gold.
With many horse owners living urban lifestyles, juggling work schedules, and other commitments, housing your horse at a professional facility can sometimes be the best or only option available to you. Here are some tips to help you find the perfect facility for you and your horse.
With many equine health conditions having favourable outcomes with early detection and treatment it is a great practice to keep record of your horse’s normal vital signs. Keeping these records to hand can help aid you and your veterinarian in detecting changes down the line which could indicate that they are experiencing pain, suffering from disease, or other medical concerns.
The changing leaves of fall paint the tree lines with regal reds, brilliant oranges, and stunning ambers, and are often a highlight of the season. But when these beautiful leaves start to fall they can pose a direct threat to our equine friends.
When you enter the arena with your horse at home, at the riding school, or at other venues for special events you should understand good arena etiquette. Here are some things to keep in mind when sharing an arena space.
A spare kit is a must have for anyone planning on carriage driving their horse or pony. Similar to a toolkit you would carry in your car, your carriage spare kits contain spares, important tools, and safety items that you will want to have available in the case of an emergency.
With growing interest in moving towards renewable energy could we see a rise in horses’ contributions to our everyday lives?
Despite the immense enjoyment that fireworks can bring us with their dazzling arrays of colour, they often invoke fear in our beloved pets. With their loud bangs, pops, whizzes, and flashing lights they will unsettle and frighten even the most seasoned of horses. To limit the stress to your horses and you this year, here are our tips for firework season.
With the demand for farriers ever growing it is a tempting career path that offers self employment, flexible hours, and the ability to travel. But what does it take to be a Farrier, and as a consumer how do you ensure that your Farrier is qualified?