13 things you’ll remember if you were pony-mad in the 80s
Do you remember being a pony-mad child in the 80s?
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9 things ex-racehorse owners get sick of hearing
If you’re the proud owner of an ex-racehorse, you probably find you get asked the same old questions about your noble steed, and hear the same tired statements repeated
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5 common plants that could kill your horse
While many plants can be poisonous if eaten to excess, there are some poisonous plants that horses should avoid at all costs
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Does the state of your car/house make you want to cry? 9 tips to tidy your horse space
It’s really easy to let your horse gear take over, well, everything (especially if you have a slight addiction to internet shopping). Here’s how you can get on top of it
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10 ways to impress a rider (without getting on a horse)
So you’re dating an equestrian. Here’s how to get into his or her good books...
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The place where it’s illegal to ride an ‘ugly horse’ — and more random horse facts
Here’s some weird facts you probably didn’t know about our four-legged friends…
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6 things that always happened at shows when you were a child
Rewind to the shows of your childhood and fondly remember the tantrums, collisons, loose ponies and the rising stars who won everything
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7 things you wish you’d been told when you were learning to ride
It’s hard being a novice — particularly if you’ve got horsey friends who just seem effortlessly good at it. But nothing in equestrian life is effortless — and if you asked your friends, they’d give you the following advice…
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#VolunteersWeek: 5 ways to have fun without your own horse
Keen to get involved with volunteering in the equestrian world? Take a look at these ideas of where to get started, with information on how charities are navigating volunteering during the coronavirus pandemic...
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Competition queen or natural nut — what type of yardie are you?
As anyone who’s ever been on a livery yard will know, there are certain types – even stereotypes – that pop up everywhere. But which one are YOU? Try our just-for-fun quiz and find out…
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‘The horse does all the work’ — and other things not to say to an equestrian
There are some things we riders and horse owners just don’t want to hear. Unfortunately, that doesn’t stop people saying them to us….
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‘I told my husband it was buy one get one free!’ — and 7 other horsey confessions
When we asked you for your horsey confessions, we were inundated with your stories — from (unbelievably) cheap farriers and unwise boyfriends to ‘bargain’ horses
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13 things that will make you feel old
Things have changed a lot in the horse world in the past 30 years or so. Want to feel really old? Do you remember when...
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14 of the best (OK, worst) horsey puns
Some people dislike puns – but we’ve got a message for those neighsayers, and it’s that, erm, you probably won’t want to read the rest of this article!
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8 must-watch films for those who love horses
Pour yourself a glass of wine, break open the popcorn, and settle back to enjoy one of these classic films as a form of escapism from the coronavirus pandemic
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15 great (or awful) horsey jokes to hopefully put a smile on your face
With coronavirus giving us very little to be cheery about at the moment, here we bring you some of the best (or perhaps worst!) equine gags doing the rounds on the internet to hopefully put a smile on your face
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7 guilty thoughts most riders have (even if they won't admit it)
Everyone thinks of horse owners as healthy sorts who bounce out of bed at 5.30am every morning. But even the most enthusiastic of horse owners are guilty of taking a short cut from time to time...
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5 reasons to date an equestrian (and 5 reasons why you probably shouldn’t)
Choosing to date an equestrian is a toss-up. There plenty of pros (tight white breeches, impressive DIY skills...) — but a few cons that we'll admit to as well (hairy fleeces, an aversion to holidays during the summer...)
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5 ways to delight an equestrian this Valentine’s Day (top tip: forget the red roses)
If you’re dating an equestrian, and are wondering how you can make today (14 February) really special this year, here are some ideas to treat your Valentine
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8 struggles only short riders will understand
From being on permanent lookout for the nearest mounting block, to having to wear kids’ clothes, here are some of the problems of being a vertically-challenged rider…
