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...
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 ...
I can’t include a sound effect with this blog, so please imagine a cross between the theme from Jaws and the gloopy sound when you lose a wellie boot in wet ground.
Before your eyes, that smart, sleek summer pony will metamor...
Nothing with horses is ever simple. After the Masters I religiously hosed Chiara’s right fore three times a day for a week then took her to the vet to have the leg scanned. Even this didn’t go according to plan! After trotting up and down on a hard surface, lunging her on both reins and flexion t...
Recently, I went to one of my favourite showing championships of the year. I love it not just because you’re guaranteed to see top class horses and ponies, but because even though rivalry is keen, the atmosphere is always friendly.
There was plenty of showmanship from those who knew exactly ...