A day in the life of a racehorse
16/12/2020The lives of these kings and queens of the equine world can be very different from that of the usual happy hacker or weekend showjumper. Read on to find out a bit more about their average day.
The lives of these kings and queens of the equine world can be very different from that of the usual happy hacker or weekend showjumper. Read on to find out a bit more about their average day.
Read on for our top tips for stopping this surprisingly common crime, covering topics such as yard security, freeze-marking and horsebox insurance.
If you’re wondering whether it really is worth buying your own racer, then read on for our breakdown of how much it costs to own a racehorse in the UK.
Does anyone else feel like winter has come and Covid-19 has stopped you achieving anything this year? Normally I can get through winter knowing I have spent the summer training hard and treat this as a time to wind down and enjoying doing less, but this year I feel completely defeated.
With horse medicine and veterinary procedures constantly developing, our equine friends can look forward to living longer than ever before. However, that prolonged lifespan means the owner's responsibilities have become more complicated. So, here’s a guide to help assess when it’s the right time to retire your horse and what your options are.
With determination and time it is possible to rebuild your love of riding and return to full confidence in the saddle. What should you do to get over your fall and how can horse rider insurance help protect you in the future?
Checking your horse’s background is the perfect way to get to know them, so get started today with our handy guide. Who knows, you could find they have a prestigious forebear!
We have some good news… the arena build should begin next week!!! Yippee!!!!!! I have been climbing the walls the last couple of weeks in anticipation and due to struggling to get much riding in due to the ground conditions. The lack of riding has been causing me to want to distract myself by rigorously cleaning and planning to redecorate our house and so it can’t come fast enough before I make some dodgy paint or wallpaper decisions on a whim!
Riding a horse is not like sitting on a chair. It might look like a rider is fairly still, but in reality just maintaining balance on a horse uses all kinds of muscle groups. If your muscles are not up to the job, or there’s a problem with your riding technique, this can lead to back problems and pain.