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…
Amanda Vlietstra
Freelance writer
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...
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...
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...
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…
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…
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....
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
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...
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
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 —…
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…
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...
13 things you’ll remember if you were pony-mad in the 80s
Do you remember being a pony-mad child in the 80s?
15 great (or awful) horsey jokes to get you through Blue Monday
Today (15 January 2017) 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…
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...
‘Who’s in charge here?’ — and other things you might be used to hearing from your trainer
Trainers are not always known for their tact or diplomacy. ‘Tell it like it is’ is the order of the day. All trainers have their own little idiosyncratic phrases, but…
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…
5 text conversations you would have with your horse this Christmas (if he could text…)
If your horse had opposable thumbs instead of hooves, owned a mobile phone and could text you, your Christmas conversations might go a little something like this...
Feeling festive? Here are the ‘12 Days of Horse-mas’
To get you in the Christmas spirit, here’s an equestrian take on the “12 Days of Christmas” — complete with torn rugs and purple bruises