Most horses enjoy living outside all year round, provided they have adequate food, water, and shelter provision. Therefore, many people ask us why they need to bother stabling their horses at all, let alone during the night. However, stabling your horse during the night is one of the best things you can do for your … Continue reading Should Horses be Stabled at Night?
Horses sweat when the weather is hot or they have been exercised. Sweating is your horse’s way of cooling down and reducing his temperature. However, when a horse sweats they sweat differently to humans in that they can lose up to 4 gallons of sweat every hour! What’s more, horse sweat contains high volumes of … Continue reading Horse Sweating in Stall: Warning Signs and What’s Normal
Feeding your horse a well-balanced diet often means a combination of grains, fruits and vegetables. However, when feeding fruits and vegetables to your horse it can be difficult to know whether your horse can eat certain foods. It is easy to assume that horses can safely eat all of the foods we as humans enjoy. … Continue reading What Can Horses Eat? The Top 20 Foods You Didn’t Know Horses Could Eat
A very common question we get asked is, can horses swim? Yes, horses can swim and are very good swimmers, however they often need a little bit of encouragement at first to get into the water. Swimming is one of the most beneficial aerobic exercises for horses and helps engage the horse’s whole body at … Continue reading Can Horses Swim? The Benefits of Swimming for Horses
Horse showjumping is one of the most popular equestrian disciplines available and is widely competed in around the UK. Riders can compete in a variety of competition types and at various levels. However, although we cannot guarantee you’ll win your next showjumping competition, we can certainly offer some of our tips for effective preparation, fantastic … Continue reading How to Prepare Your Horse for Showjumping
Introducing children to horses is a great way to expand their horizons, teach them new things, and help them overcome fears. However, it is important not to forget that horses are big creatures and, therefore, it is important to take safety into consideration. With the proper instruction, your children can learn to love horses and … Continue reading How to Keep Children Safe around Horses
Buying a horse is a big decision. There are many considerations you need to make. It is all too easy to fall in love with the first horse or pony you see. Don’t rush, finding the right horse takes time. You will likely see many horses before finding the one that’s right for you. Owning … Continue reading How to Buy a Horse in the UK and Factors to Consider
Your horse’s hooves go through a lot. Whether spending their days wandering around pastures, walking along the roads, or standing in the stable, your horse’s hooves go through a lot. In this article, we will be looking at the ways in which you can protect your horse’s hooves on a daily basis and keep them … Continue reading How to Protect Your Horse’s Hooves
