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Our Nutritionist explains gastric and colonic ulcers in horses, why they occur, their symptoms and how you can reduce the risk...

Riding your horse in the great outdoors during winter Carolyn Henderson

What will Santa bring your horse this year? Here's our guide to the perfect Christmas gifts that your horse will definitely love... and benefit from!  

Read the incredible story of Spike; a starved, neglected yearling, infested with lice and worms, who has transformed in to a successful dressage star with a superb personality!

As we head into winter, many owners will change their horses’ regime – some by choice, and some by necessity. Either way, it’s easy to turn into a worrier.

Before you end up so stressed you’re doing the human equivalent of weaving, the Feedmark team has picked out some common misconceptions to avoid...

A study which found that riding is one of the top three riskiest sports for children and young adults will probably prompt fears amongst parents and boost sales of body protectors.

While we should all take precautions – ranging from using common sense to wearing protective gear of an appropriate ...

There’s nothing nicer than hearing people enthuse about their horses – not in terms of how much they’ve won, but in how much they enrich their lives. Talking to a woman who had just bought her first horse after ten years of sharing other people’s was a delight.

 

Her story included an inspirin...

When we remember those who have died in war, it’s surely appropriate to remember the animals caught up in conflict.

 

Without the horses, ponies and mules who were part of British forces in the 1914-18 war, history might have played out in a different way. They became a vital part of cavalry w...

Most riders do everything they can to ensure that their horses are happy and comfortable, so the announcement that British Dressage is cracking down on too-tight nosebands will be welcomed.

 

We’ve all seen pictures of horses whose mouths have been strapped shut so tightly they can’t relax the...

Ask a non-horsey person what difference daylight saving time (DST) makes to them and you’ll probably get either a blank look or a mild grumble about days getting shorter. Ask a horse owner and be prepared for a long list of complaints.

 

For many owners, it means fewer chances to ride. For an ...

Do you ever feel that you and younger members of your family live on different planets? Or worse, that you’re saying all the things that made you cringe when your parents said them to you?

There’s something ironic about the fact that we’re putting our coats on – and getting ready to take our horses’ coats off. Yes, it’s clipping time – a chance to marvel at how horse hair can find its way under the tightest clothing, even if you fasten rubber bands over your sleeves.