While the vast majority of journeys will not result in disaster, there are still too many accidents. Apart from having appropriate trailer insurance, what can we do to stop ourselves becoming one of those statistics? What causes so many accidents and can they be prevented?
Here we give you the low-down on turnout boots and some of the pros and cons of using them to protect your equine friend.
Despite having all the correct cover such as horsebox insurance, transporting a horse can be stressful even at the best of times. But what happens if you’re involved in an accident? Would you know the best way to help your equine friend?
From Olympic medal winners to grassroots eventers, a huge number of UK riders started their equestrian lives at the Pony Club.
Since my last post, the weather has definitely turned to winter. The summer paddock is closed, the boys are in overnight, and the winter coats are well and truly out for all of us!
Autumn has arrived, along with some potential dangers to your horses and ponies. My field has two big oak trees that the Mabel and Diva love sheltering under in all weathers.
There are few things better for your horse’s physical and mental health than being turned out regularly for free movement, natural grazing and socialising with their equine pals. However, this can be a source of concern, particularly when horses are feeding on rich spring grass, as some can have a tendency to over-indulge!
In amongst the day-to-day practicalities of arranging horse insurance, feeding, mucking out and grooming, a dose of equine massage could be a welcome relief.
It’s all go this week, feels like we have been waiting forever, but fingers crossed in just under a weeks’ time the arena build commences!!