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...
Equestrian humour
‘A horse walked into a bar’: 7 times horses have been caught in places they shouldn’t be
Check out this adventurous bunch of equines, who have wandered into places that certainly are not their stables
Things we all did when we were 12 and wouldn’t do now (but still secretly miss)
Remember when you had nerves of steel and nothing in the world mattered so much as having fun? Time to feel nostalgic over one of these as explained by Sara Walker...
On your travels? 5 types of horse who like to box clever
Whether you transport horses for a living or just do a lot of travelling, chances are that some of these equine characters will sound familiar explains Sara Walker…
9 reasons riders love (and hate) autumn
Oh, autumn, here’s nine things we love about you (and a few items we could do without)
How many of these riders do you recognise?
You don’t have to spend very long on a yard to start to know your ‘gossipy rider’ from your ‘reluctant rider’. Vanessa Fletcher rounds up some rider types that might sound familiar
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....
13 things you should never say to your farrier
Good farriers are like gold dust and should be generally prized and looked after. Try not to frighten them off says Sara Walker...
9 things horsey people might experience when they go to uni
Your flat mates will definitely ask if they can come and ride your horse...
7 signs autumn hunting is imminent
Clothes a little tight? 4am alarms? A desperate search for a neckstrap? This can mean only one thing...
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 grooming fails that always happen at the wrong moment
Hands up who’s had one of these – usually the night before a big, important event, explains Sara Walker…
10 horse personalities you’re sure to recognise
You don’t have to be a horse whisperer or an equine psychotherapist to know your ‘phobic’ from your ‘grump’. Vanessa Fletcher gives a run down of the horse personalities that are likely to ring a bell with you...
24 of the most embarrassing comments you’re likely to get from a dressage judge
When your test hasn’t gone quite as planned, there are some comments from the judges that you have to laugh at (...in hindsight)
5 characters you might have come across after your week at horse camp
Who are you? The one with no stuff, or perhaps the underestimated native owner?
8 equestrian equipment fails that we’ve all experienced at least once
We all know how important it is to feel comfortable in the saddle, but every so often things don’t quite go according to plan explains Sara Walker...
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...
11 ways owning a horse is similar to attending a hen party
Make-up, sashes, tears and budgets — horses and hen parties really do have far more in common than you ever realised…
Is your horse or pony as clever as this?
Always knowing which way is home, working out whether an electric fence is on or off and spitting out wormer after convincing you they’ve swallowed it. If you think your horse or pony is particularly clever, you may relate to several of these...
6 truths about towing a horse trailer
However experienced you are with towing, there are some universal truths that none of us can escape, explains Sara Walker...