Pregnancy in horses is fascinating for horse lovers, and while horses become pregnant and give birth as naturally as humans do (and do so in the wild without any intervention at all) it’s understandable that looking after a pregnant horse can be a nerve-wracking experience. The better we understand it, the better we can care […]

As we say goodbye to summer and brace ourselves for the shorter days and the inevitable wet weather that autumn and winter in the UK brings, we need to be aware of some of the issues that can affect our equine friends. Constant rain can turn our fields into mud baths, and while our horses […]

Whether you’re a human or an animal, sleep is very important even though the amount needed varies across different species. Sleep is still a bit of a mystery and there are lots of theories about why we need it, including the idea that it saves energy, it helps the brain to refresh and improve cognitive […]

Owning a horse can be extremely rewarding and bring joy to you and your family. Like other pets, they can feel very much part of your family and of course, they will require lots of care and attention to keep them fit and healthy. However, even the most well looked after horses could become sick […]

We love our horses; there are currently 847,000 horses in the UK alone, and we love making them happy and giving them treats. But despite the well-known saying ‘eat like a horse’, you can’t just give a horse anything to eat, apart from the fact that they’re herbivores, they have a very complicated digestive system. […]

A major fixture on any racing fan’s calendar, the Grand National is held annually at Aintree racecourse, near Liverpool. It first took place in 1839 and has become part of British culture; often referred to as the ‘ultimate test of horse and rider’ due to the distance and the large fences, many of which have […]

It’s no secret that horses aren’t the cheapest of pets; you can’t just pick one up at your local rescue shelter and take it home to sleep in a makeshift bed you made out of a cardboard box and some old blankets, it’s a big commitment. But even so, there is some serious cash involved […]

We love our horses and want to keep them safe; each horse is different, but we do all we can to make sure they have the right equipment, have regular vet and farrier checks, as well as eating as healthy a diet as possible. But some things are out of our control, such as trees, […]

Whether you’re an experienced equestrian or a novice horse rider, it may surprise you to know that there are over 400 different types of horse breeds across the world – having been domesticated by humans for thousands of years. As you can imagine, every horse is unique as our beloved equine friends all come in […]

As a horse owner who loves to travel, you might have wondered if it’s possible to take your horse on holiday; after all it combines two of your favourite things, lets you experience a new destination from a different perspective, and means you don’t have to leave one of your best friends behind. It’s also […]