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When out riding in summer one of the most hazardous things to come across is a wasp’s nest. Some of these can be ground dwelling and off the beaten track so when riding in groups the first horse will disrupt the nest and the second and third horses will be engulfed in the swarm. Horses usually do not want to … More →

As we live in a society of over-eating and poor diets with statistics showing that one third of all children are overweight it looks like the trend is spreading to our horses with up to 30% carrying too much fat. Back in 1994 studies by Warwickshire College showed that there was generally about 10% of horses which were overweight. Horses … More →

Current legislation stands that if you are found guilty of illegal hunting, you could be fined up to £5000. The hunting of certain animals such as foxes, hares and deer are banned but you can hunt under certain conditions. The stalking and flushing out of animals is allowed but only to control pests and only if the animal is shot … More →

A study has been presented at the recent International Society for Equitation Science conference, in Denmark by researchers Carol Hall, Rachel Kay and Kelly Yarnell that the interpretation of ridden horse behaviour by equestrian professionals is different from that suggested by physiological evidence. Ridden horse behaviour was assessed by 12 equestrian professionals, 4 instructors, 4 riders and 4 vets. They … More →

You would think that horses are quite used to being ridden but certainly not by a baboon. Jericho the horse lives in the animal sanctuary with two others in the Western Cape of South Africa, the baboons who are a wild troop have roamed the area for the past 26 years. They are usually shy of humans and horses but … More →

The Scottish minister for Children and Young People Aileen Campbell has praised the efforts of a horse therapy charity. Stable Life in Selkirk is a charity that uses horses to provide therapy for young people with behaviour or confidence difficulties. Speaking to ITV, Ms Campbell said it would be good to see the work achieved by the charity replicated elsewhere … More →

It was a happy ending for one young riding enthusiast this week after she made a fantastic medical breakthrough. After being diagnosed with a curvature of the spine when she was 14, Chloe West was told she would never stand upright, reports the Epsom Guardian. Chloe was devastated at the news and thought she would never be able to ride … More →

A group of 12 riders will take to York Racecourse this weekend to raise money for charity. The twelve contestants have pledged to raise at least £2,500 for Macmillan cancer research through generous sponsors. This was a modest target and locals have gone in leaps and bounds to beat it. Currently the total stands at over £10,000! Polly Marr, one … More →