For autistic people, making sense of the world around them can be a challenge which can lead to behavioural problems, difficulties with communication, and intolerance to change. The condition can be extremely isolating for individuals who often have a profound lack of contact with other people, make no eye contact and struggle with verbal communication […]
Strange thing about insurance is we never need it till we need it! We may be young and in good health, we buy a young horse or a new horsebox and cannot foresee any problems arising. However, what price do you place on peace of mind? If your horse is getting on in years, […]
Leading supplement manufacturer Equine Products UK Ltd has launched No More Bute – a complementary feed supplement for horses containing bioavailable Curcumin with, crucially, no withdrawal period. Mo More Bute, which does exactly what it says on the bottle, is up to 185 times more bioavailable than native sourced Turmeric and Curcumin. The powerful antioxidant […]
As part of its extensive simulated XC range, showjump manufacturer Jump 4 Joy has launched an exciting new XC jump – the wishing well. The wishing well offers a jump for all abilities with its heavy wood-filled skinny drop pole set on integrated telescopic stands which raise the bar from a beginner or novice height […]
These days I am finding more and more that owners are, quite rightly, wanting to choose feeds and supplements that follow a more sustainable way of living. In particular, I receive enquiries regarding ‘plastic free’ horse feed and supplement packaging regularly. But what should you be thinking about when choosing from these sorts of products […]
Two ex-racehorses, owned by Kirsty Holder, were both having problems with poor feet. Copper Sound, a 15-year-old chestnut Thoroughbred gelding, had been raced in point-to-points and National Hunt until he was eight years old and then retired due to injury. Kirsty introduced him to eventing, showing and dressage and the pair were very successful, winning […]
In the horse world there are many guiding principles developed over many years. When it comes to saddle safety three areas to consider are regular checks to ensure correct fit, good and thorough cleaning and checks for safety and repair. When cleaning saddles and bridles this is the ideal time to check for any loose […]
Do you notice a decline in your horse’s health over winter? A drop in weight or performance, colic, loose droppings and behavioural issues could all be signs of a gut imbalance. It is easy to dismiss these health concerns and blame the colder weather or change in routine but a horse with a healthy balanced […]
The top four horses in last year’s winning line-up were back to contest the prestigious ExcLOOsive Small Show Hunter of the Year Championship on day two of Horse of the Year Show (HOYS). But it was a young horse, unplaced last year, who rose to the occasion to prove himself and give producer, Jayne Ross, […]
A five-year-old Irish Sport Horse who is destined for a career in eventing has taken the Cuddy Working Hunter of the Year Championship on the opening day of Horse of the Year Show (HOYS). Heads Up is jointly owned by event rider and producer, Hayden Hankey, and Catherine Witt, and was the youngest horse among […]
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