Well, it was time to say goodbye to Julius Caesar, after having furthered his education at the yard, and to welcome the return of Treat Yourself. Although both are similar in colour, they are very different types with Julius being a 14hh traditional pony and Treat a 17hh thoroughbred racehorse.
If you’re even thinking about buying a horse or taking up horse riding then you’ll need to consider the big question of what essential equestrian equipment you’ll need.
It can’t be just me that has loved the recent weather can it? The pleasure of being able to walk across a field without sinking, slipping or getting stuck in a bog has been bliss! I definitely don’t want to jinx it but what a difference it has made!
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An itch you just can’t scratch is irritating for anyone. But for horses covered in hair it can be maddening! Parasites such as horse lice are one of the most common causes of itching in horses and are unfortunately very common.
This year has kicked off with more riding than ever. Usually it's a great time to give them some time off with the rubbish weather, and short days, however this year has been great for the weather so we have carried on like normal.
Horses are beautiful and sensitive creatures but they can be susceptible to a wide range of health conditions that severely affect their enjoyment of life. One such condition is equine metabolic syndrome (EMS). If you’ve ever wondered if your horse might be at risk of EMS then we’ve got a go-to guide just right for you.
We had another couple of busy weeks both with work and the horses – don’t know where the time has gone!
We managed to get two lessons in, one on each weekend for Bob. The first one was fantastic, we did some bounce fences (which yes I was worried he would revert back to his old ways and jump as a spread instead of a bounce – but luckily he didn’t!)
Now that Christmas and the New Year are behind us, along with the shortest day, it is time to start thinking ahead to sunny days and planning shows!