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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6 riding holidays that will blow your mind (we’ve started saving already...)
If you yearn to explore the world on horseback, then check out these fabulous equestrian holidays
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Credit: Alamy Stock Photo 15 great (or awful) horsey jokes to get you through Blue Monday
Today (21 January 2019) is known as Blue Monday — supposedly the most depressing day of the year. So here are some of the best equine gags doing the rounds on the internet to cheer you up. Or the worst. You decide!
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Dear owner... — an open letter from your horse stating his New Year’s resolutions
‘Anyway, the good news is that it is actually possible to improve on perfection, and that’s why I’ve come up with the following New Year’s Resolutions...’
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Credit: Alamy Stock Photo 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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6 horsey things to do this Christmas
There are plenty of ways of indulging your love of all things equestrian this December, whether you fancy having a blast on a tinsel ride or snuggling up watching Olympia on the red button...
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Credit: ©Steve Bardens Getting ready takes forever — and 7 other you'd forgotten about winter riding
There’s something deeply satisfying about braving the elements to take your horse out — but chances are you’ll experience all or most of the following though...
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Credit: Storm Johnson 12 things you’ll almost certainly know if you have a chestnut mare
If you own a chestnut mare, you may well have experienced some or all of the following...
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Wet, muddy legs — and more of your farrier's pet hates
Ever wondered why your farrier is a bit, well, grumpy? The following things could have something to do with it...
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john Nicholson huntsman with Ben Dalton 18 horse-related superstitions that people swear by
Horses have been around for, well, donkey’s years. They’re inextricably woven into the fabric and folklore of Britain — and many countries round the world, too. Here we round up a few horsey superstitions...
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Credit: Danni Beach/TI Media How safe is your tack? 12 top security tips
Farms and outbuildings will be particularly vulnerable when the clocks go back and the evenings get darker and longer, providing cover for thieves to work under — are you sure your tack is safe?
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Credit: Jessi Staines/ Jess Photography Why horsey parents dread the start of the school term...
As children head back to school after the summer, horsey parents may be experiencing a cold, sinking feeling in the pit of their stomachs. Here’s why....
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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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mucking out 6 things livery yard owners really, really hate
If you want to keep your yard owner happy and on side, here are some things to avoid...
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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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Credit: Peter Nixon 11 things you had forgotten about the eventing season
Being surprised by photographers on course, the disappointment of cancellations, not fitting into your breeches post-burger van... There are a few things that we'd forgotten about the eventing season — until now
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The Bunn Leisure Derby Trial Ellen Whitaker riding Locarno 62 5 reasons to date an equestrian (and 5 reasons why you 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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Is your horse on box rest? If so, this might sound familiar...
If your horse is currently on box rest, then we expect you may be experiencing a number of these...
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Credit: HH Archive - free to use 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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Are you a tall rider? Here are 9 things that will sound familiar
From finding breeches that are long enough to always having to get people's tack down for them, there are a few problems tall riders have to contend with...
