Adding a few simple checks to your pre-riding routine can help ensure your horse is fit to ride, comfortable, and will also help minimise the chance of a potential accident. Here are four checks to ensure that you and your horse are ready for a safe and enjoyable ride.
Spring is here! With warmer weather, bright sunshine, and glorious days ahead it is an exciting time for equestrians. With many of us allowing our horses time off in the winter, or a less rigorous activity schedule, it is important to assess your horse’s fitness when getting ready to jump back in the saddle.
It’s springtime and the horses have been grazing in the lush pastures, but they seem to be salivating excessively. Could this be a case of clover slobbers, and what does this actually mean for my horse?
As equestrians, many of us daydream of having the perfect farm setup. The romantic notion of lush green spaces lined with white fences as far as the eye can see for our special companions to spend their downtime munching peacefully in the rays of the morning sun is hard not to fall in love with. However, the picturesque daydream of lush green pastures is not always the best choice for our horses or farm activities.
Your mare has gone into labour and it is finally time to meet your new born foal! Having waited over 11 months for this amazing opportunity and with a young life in the balance the stakes couldn’t be higher. The first three hours of your foal’s life will include some of their biggest milestones including their first breath, first time standing, and first time feeding.
Microchipping has been used in the pet and equine industry for over 30 years, and is a safe, simple and inexpensive method to track and trace an animal. But what is a Microchip? How do they work? What are the benefits?
Obesity is a rising concern in equine welfare with many horses and ponies being given diets which lead to painful medical problems such as laminitis and other life changing metabolic conditions. No matter what your reason for helping your horse lose weight, it is important to consult your veterinarian when considering a weight loss program. They will be able to evaluate your horse for any underlying conditions which may be contributing to your horse’s weight gain along with providing support and management when a condition such as laminitis is present.
With spring quickly approaching foaling season is upon us! This time of year fills expectant owners with excitement, worry, and often leads to plenty of sleepless nights. Being prepared for this special arrival is paramount to ensuring a smooth and successful foaling.
Valentines day is a time to celebrate, and treat the ones we love the most – including our beloved horses! Here is the recipe to our Heart Breaker Biscuits, your horses are bound to love this sweet treat.
Calisthenics, a word often uttered in clinics and training manuals, but what exactly are they?