Horses
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!
Rehome a Horse Month
This month is World Horse Welfare’s Rehome a Horse Month. Read on to find out more about the Campaign.
Appaloosa Horse Breed Guide
This rare breed of horse has a rich and colourful ancestry. With their striking markings and unique characteristics, they’re definitely a breed to find out about!
Pupdate: Mrs Tiggywinkle
looking after a pony is always challenging, especially when there are so many other demands on our time! Preloved member, Elisabeth, tells the Preloved community how challenging and rewarding taking on a new pony is.
American Saddlebred Breed Guide
The American Saddlebred is a horse with origins in the British Isles. They are a beautiful, intelligent and multi-talented breed. Keep reading to find out more about the American Saddlebred!
Feeding Horses in Winter
Andie Vilela, the Education and Campaigns Officer at Redwings Horse Sanctuary, tells the Preloved Community how best to feed your horse in winter, as well as providing some handy tips about pasture management and rugging.