Ever wondered what is the best winter management option for your horse? For some owners, there is no choice in the matter – it is dictated by the livery yard owner or how much time they have to give to looking after their horse. But if you had the choice, what would it be? Here, […]
Hacking out with your dog can be brilliant – or a bit of a ‘mare. You’re setting off for a hack on a beautiful morning. Your horse is striding happily, your dog running alongside, both excited but listening for you, too. It’s amazing, really – they are behavioural opposites – canine predator, equine prey. In […]
The wonder of woolies! Could an alpaca be a cuddle companion for your horsey? Why not choose a more unusual companion for your horse – Llamas and alpacas are ideal and have huge benefits too! llamas and alpacas are fast becoming the most popular companions for horses and there are many benefits to owning them. […]
As children start to grow up and take in the world around them, experiencing nature and the great outdoors is a wonderful educational tool as well as a means of developing both their personality and imaginative spirit. There is a lot of literature available online about how horse-riding is beneficial to children with behavioural and […]
I would like to have a go at reproofing my horse’s turnout rugs. How easy is this to do? There are several companies on the market offering products that can be used for washing and reproofing horse rugs at home i a domestic washing machine. Although this is fine to do occasionally, if you’re planning […]
My horse is incredibly lazy. He perks up when we’re jumping but switches off when we’re doing flatwork. If I use spurs or a whip, he bucks. I use a lot of transitions and many of the ‘standard’ tricks to motivate a lazy horse. What can I try next? Look closely at the schooling of […]
