Cost of living
With the cost of living continuing to rise in the UK, many horse owners will be wondering how they can cut their equestrian outgoings without negatively impacting their horses’ welfare. The good news is that with a bit of clever thinking, and reviewing what you are doing and why, it is possible to cut many of your regular horse bills, make existing kit last longer, and save money by repairing things instead of replacing them. The H&H team of journalists have been speaking to financial experts, top riders and fellow horse owners to find out the best ways to go about it.
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‘Will rising costs force showing competitors to stay closer to home?’ asks Stuart HollingsBy Stuart Hollings Published
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How much does a horse cost a month? H&H does the maths so you don’t have to…By Georgia Guerin Published
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Want to save money on feed? We asked equine nutrition experts and industry specialists for their best tipsBy Bethany Stone Published
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Advice for horse owners who are really struggling financially – where to find helpful information if you can’t make ends meetBy Bethany Stone Published
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How making small changes could benefit your horse, the environment and your bank balanceBy Eleanor Jones Published
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13 ways to save money on horse costs without compromising on careBy Georgia Guerin Published
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How to make your horse’s rugs last longer with these useful DIY repair tipsBy Martha Terry Published
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Advice and support are available: struggling owners urged to ‘do the right thing’ as dangerously thin horse highlights a ‘desperate situation’By Eleanor Jones Published
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Best Cyber Monday equestrian deals 2025, 50 hand-picked deals by our experts and horse ownersBy Franchesca Slack Published
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How to reproof your turnout rugs at home – and help them stay waterproof for longerBy Georgia Guerin Published
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How to wash your horse’s rugs at home – and what’s best to useBy Georgia Guerin Published
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Can dressage win back its spectators? The struggle to keep fans engaged with the sportBy Oscar Williams Published
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8 ways to reduce your hay bill this winterBy Carol Phillips Published
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Horse world is facing challenges – but weathering the stormBy Eleanor Jones Published
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Our pick of the best riding tights on a budgetBy Franchesca Slack Published
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Dressage on a budget: real riders share the smartest ways to cut costs while competingBy Oscar Williams Published
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‘Together we can change lives’: group of neglected ponies highlights impact of living costs on horse welfareBy Eleanor Jones Published
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‘Not just numbers’ as owners cut back on food and energy to provide for their horsesBy Eleanor Jones Published
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How to improve the value of your horse – and help him find the right homeBy Martha Terry Published