Generally, we associate the summer with good health. It’s easier to exercise, the sun feels good on our skin and we’re more inclined to get out to enjoy a fresh air adventure. The same applies to our horses and we love sharing our passion with them. Sadly, the summer also brings along equine health issues, […]

Despite the heatwave we’ve already experienced this summer, none of us are under any illusion as to what constitutes a British summer. Mild weather, patchy clouds, intermittent rain showers and the odd, but glorious, hot and sunny spell. This variation in weather systems helps to give us a verdant and vibrant countryside and when the […]

Equine grass sickness is a disease that has been known to affect horses, ponies and donkeys ever since it was first recognised in 1907. An outbreak at an army base housing military horses in Dundee heralded the beginning of a period in which hundreds of animals died across Scotland. Nowadays, the United Kingdom records the […]

Horses are fascinating creatures. Not only are they elegant, but they’re used for a whole range of activities and have been for centuries. Perhaps they may not be as crucial to us humans as they once were before the days of car travel, but they’re certainly no less majestic! Many horses stay healthy and active […]

Summer traditionally begins on the 21st June, the summer solstice. The day when the earth’s axis is most inclined towards the sun, and therefore the day when we see the most hours of daylight. However, as we all know, in the British Isles, weather isn’t always that straightforward. Already this year, we have seen an […]

Few pastimes are quite as enchanting as horse riding. Whether you’re just going for a hack in the summer sun, competing in a dressage event or even racing, the possibilities are almost endless! On top of that, the whole time you’re engaged in an activity, you’ll be continuing to build a bond between you and […]

Summer is well on the way! That means the dressage season is in full swing, giving people and horses the perfect opportunity to start getting involved. Dressage is regarded as the most aesthetically pleasing of all the horse riding disciplines and is steeped in history. Its origins go back as far as the writings of […]

Now that the warmer weather is finally here, you’ll want nothing more than to get out hacking with your horse. The firmer ground and drier conditions mean that it’s the perfect opportunity to explore new places, meaning a happy hacker and an even happier horse! With new territories comes added responsibility, you will need to […]

In January 2017, the Bucks Free Press reported an outbreak of Equine Herpes Virus (EHV) in Chalfont St Giles, near High Wycombe. This followed a similar outbreak in November 2016, at a yard in south Bedfordshire, where four horses had to be put down following diagnosis. It has grown to be such a concern that […]

Cheltenham festival heralds the advent of the equestrian competition season in the UK. From March through to the end of summer, horse riding enthusiasts around the country will be travelling to competitions in a number of disciplines such as showjumping, eventing and dressage. These are fantastic to watch and even more exciting to take part […]