Horses
How To Manage Horse Pastures During Winter
Horse pastures during winter can become dangerous if you fail to uphold an adequate maintenance schedule. However, by following a stringent management plan, you can ensure that your fields remain in the best possible condition during the colder months.
Equine Microchipping Becomes Compulsory
From the 1st of October, equine microchipping (horses, ponies, and donkeys) will become mandatory in England. This means that all equine owners will have to microchip their animals before autumn arrives.
How to Keep a Healthy Horse Pasture
The beginning of summer for horse owners is the ideal time to plan and implement pasture management techniques. Here’s our hints and tips to maintaining a healthy horse pasture.
5 Common Misconceptions about Pets at Preloved
Animal Welfare is at the heart of everything we do here at Preloved, however to a small minority, this isn’t always conveyed. Learn about the 5 Common Misconceptions about Pets at Preloved here!
Easy Horse Riding Tips for Spring
You don’t have to give up horseriding during lockdown. Here’s some tips on how to cope with colder weather when you’re horse-riding to avoid groups of people out and about.
Top 5 horse riding tips on Equestrian Safety Day
If you didn’t already know, this Saturday the 25th March is National Equestrian Safety Day. Created by The Mark Davies Injured Riders Fund, this day is designed to raise awareness surrounding equestrian safety as the clocks change and more riders are returning to the saddle. It is important to remind people of the precautions needed in equestrian […]
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.