Choosing A Horse or Pony
Before you consider buying or loaning a horse or pony find out more about all the things you need to consider with this in-depth advice from The Blue Cross.
Caring For A Horse On Box Rest
Even though you know it’s for the best, it can still feel like a prison sentence for you both. But, as frustrating as box rest is for you, it’s infinitely worse for your four-legged friend. Keep them safe and entertained during this difficult time.
6 Equine Safety Tips for #NationalEquestrianSafetyDay
It’s National Equestrian Safety Day on the 25th of March, so we’ve pulled together the charity’s top equine safety tips!
Treats Safe for Horses, and What to Avoid
It is always tricky to know which treats are safe to give horses, and which ones are potentially lethal. The general rule for giving any treat is to feed in moderation, as a sudden change in a horse’s diet can cause changes to gut bacteria resulting in diarrhoea or even colic. Gemma Taylor from Blue Cross walks us through what treats are safe for horses and what you should avoid.
How to Protect your Horse from Flies
We all look forward to long warm summer days, but they inevitably mean the arrival of dreaded flies! Ruth Court from Blue Cross shows us how to protect your horse from flies in the summer.
4 Ways to Braid Your Horse's Mane
Have you ever found yourself admiring a horse’s main? Especially when they have been delicately combed for an exhibition. Click through to discover 4 ways to braid your horse's mane!
5 DIY Toys for Your Horse
Days will become colder and wetter now, and our elegant friends will slowly but surely start to spend more and more time in the stable. With this in mind, we had a look around the internet for some DIY toys for horses, to act as boredom breakers.
Understanding Your Horse's Body Language
To better understand your horse, you need to pay attention to their movements and changes in their demeanour. While horses have quite an array of expressions, keep reading to learn about some of the most basic attributes to spot on your mount.
Dressage: An Equine History
To the untrained eye, one might concentrate intently on the horse, but it’s only when the rider fist-pumps the air as a sign of victory that you realise they were guiding the horse throughout the ‘performance’. But where did it all start? Read of to find out where this sport came from!