Horses like to break from their normal routines from time to time. You may have noticed that your horse suddenly gets a new lease of energy if you take him on a new riding trail. It only makes sense then that he would also enjoy some variation in his diet – just like we do! … Continue reading What Do Horses Eat? A Few Facts on Horse Feeding
While it is technically possible to mount and ride a zebra, domestication is another matter entirely. Despite occasional videos depicting people taming various wild animals, including zebras, true domestication involves significant, long-term human intervention that fundamentally changes the species. What is Domestication? Domestication involves altering a species through selective breeding to make them dependent on … Continue reading Horses Vs Zebras: Why Don’t Humans Ride Zebras?
Whether you and your horse are seasoned travellers or going long distance for the first time, you are bound to have questions. There was a time where I myself didn’t even consider the fact that horses have to travel to events, it simply never crossed my mind. I know that may sound ridiculous but can … Continue reading Horse Shipping – Taking Your Horse on a Plane
Autumn is coming and I’ve been thinking about my horses’ beauty routine. I love my horses so much, and it’s natural I want only the best for them. Horses are such gentle creatures and rely on us for everything, so it’s only fair we give them the same care and attention we’d give ourselves. So, with that in … Continue reading 7 Horse Beauty Products To Add To Your Wishlist
Who Built The First Horse Stable? The answer could just as easily be: who domesticated, or tamed the first horse? The truth is that nobody can answer exactly, because ancient people were nomads and lived transient lives. Take the Mongolians, for example: horses have always been essential in their lives. There’s a phrase in Mongolia … Continue reading A Complete History of Horse Stables Through The Ages
This is an age old question, with many differing opinions. Many council planning departments will insist that you do need planning permission and others will say you do not.
With the summer pretty much underway, horse owners need to be aware of the danger of sweet itch.
To comply with an EU directive that aims to ensure that all horses that have been treated with veterinary medicines are not slaughtered for human consumption, all horses now have to have an equine passport that shows the individual horses history. The Government and the horse industry believe that other benefits will also be realised if … Continue reading How Do I Apply For A BHS Equine Passport For My Horse
