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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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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Is your horse stable-bound? Take a look at 7 ways to beat the boredom
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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
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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...
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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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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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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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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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14 of the best (OK, worst) horsey puns you’ve ever heard
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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...
