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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14 things you’d forgotten about turnout rugs (until now...)
All summer your horse has been joyously naked, and you'd forgotten the rug palaver that has ensued now the weather has turned...
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14 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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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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18 horse-related superstitions that some 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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7 horse-related injuries we’ve all experienced
It’s still all too easy to sustain a horse-related injury — whether you're riding around the Grand National or not
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Why horsey parents dread the start of the school term...
With children now back at 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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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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8 things we unquestioningly do, even though, thinking about it, it’s a bit weird
Us Brits are sticklers for tradition, and nowhere is this more apparent than in the noble sport of equestrianism...
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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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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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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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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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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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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...
