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Choosing Tack for Your Horse Well-made equipment, or tack as it is more commonly known, is as much of an investment as a horse itself. You should therefore take the time to research and select the correct tack for your horse’s needs. The saddle Choosing a saddle is never an easy decision. The saddle should be comfortable to use and … More →

How to Care for Your Horse during the Colder Months of the Year The short days and long nights can add to the complication of caring for your horse during the winter months. You must therefore rise to the challenge of providing your four-legged friends with the extra care and attention they need to cope with the short days and … More →

A Derbyshire man is delighted after his beloved horse scooped top prize in one of the categories at the annual Horse of the Year show. Held at the at the NEC in Birmingham, the event saw Woodhouse Calendar Girl named as the winner of the Shire Horse classification, the Ashbourne News Telegraph reports. Martin Fountain, owner of the animal, was … More →

A critically ill horse is going to receive treatment after a benefactor stepped forward.  Chelsea has cancer and so needs a tracheotomy tube in order to boost her quality of life, the Darlington and Stockton Times reports. The Ark on the Edge charity took her in 18 months ago when the 34-year-old was experiencing difficulties with a pregnancy, before nursing … More →

A three-year-old child is set to make his riding debut at the Horse Of The Year Show. Harry Edwards-Brady will take part in two events in front of an audience of thousands during the show, which starts this Wednesday (October 9th). He started riding earlier this year and has already won four titles. During the Royal Norfolk Show he achieved … More →

To achieve optimal health and well-being, horses require a natural diet free of the unsuitable and unhealthy ingredients often found in modern horse feeds. While feeding a horse is not overly complicated, a bag of oats is unlikely to hold the key to good health. 1. Believe the nursery rhyme – hay really is for horses Hay is the most … More →

Your horse cannot take care of his own hooves, so you must take the time to learn the fundamental basics of horse hoof care. When you provide proper hoof care, you will prevent your horse from suffering from a wide range of hoof-related health conditions. The first step in ensuring that your horse receives adequate hoof care involves cleaning the … More →

Looking after your horse in the colder months requires dedication and knowledge. The correct horse feed to cope with the winter conditions, combined with correct stabling, care and attention is vital. Exercising care when taking your horse out, ensuring skin problems are not festering underneath blankets and keeping your animal content during those long dark days is also crucial. You … More →

Members of a local fundraising group hosted a 24-hour horse riding event to raise money for Breast Cancer Research. The event organised by Bethan's Pink Ladies took place across Friday and Saturday (September 287th and 28th), according to Oxford Mail. It is being held in honor of the group's friend Bethan Reading, who died earlier this year, and has raised … More →

A charity in Buckinghamshire is providing two young horses from the Metropolitan Police Force with a break. The Horse Trust offers respite for various equines, including those working with the police. It highlights the need for care with any individual, as well as the benefits of a break – older horses may need to recover from an injury or simply … More →