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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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‘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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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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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...
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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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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…
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8 reasons why everyone needs a cob in their life
Beauty comes in all sorts of different shapes and sizes — for every thoroughbred or warmblood lover, there are those of us who are totally addicted to cobs. Here’s why…
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6 (sometimes shocking) things you discover while your horse is on restricted turnout
Here’s what you may well be discovering if your horse is currently ‘enjoying’ restricted turnout
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6 horsey New Year’s resolutions (you’re definitely going to break)
Here are a few resolutions that you might find trickier to keep than you think…
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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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Say what? 8 of the most over-used phrases in the horseworld
Horse people are prone to the odd cliché or two, just like any other walk of life. Here are a few over-used phrases you've probably come across...
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Is your horse stable-bound? Take a look at 7 ways to beat the boredom
If winter weather has resulted in your horse being stable-bound, then you and your horse may be feeling pretty fed-up, so take a look at these boredom busting tips
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13 household items that make our horsey lives easier
Looking for money saving tips for your grooming kit? These household items should do the job
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5 of the most expensive horses ever sold
An eye-watering price tag is still no guarantee of success, as these horses prove….
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Getting ready takes forever — and 7 other things 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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23 great (or awful) horsey jokes to 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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14 things you’d forgotten about turnout rugs (until recently...)
Dealing with rugs is nothing short of a nightmare in this weather. Please come back, summer...
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The ultimate yard workout for horse owners
Who needs the gym when you’ve got a horse? You may find you're doing a workout at the yard without even realising it...
