Posts by Lucy Robinson

Having taught hundreds of people to ride over the decades I’m often asked about the technicalities of horse riding and how difficult or easy it is. There is always one question though that I’m...

There’s no doubt that horses are beautiful creatures regardless of their color but while you’ll obviously be aware of common colors such as black, sorrel and gray did you know there are a number...

As somebody who’s owned a number of horses and dogs over the years, I’ve always been struck by just how smart they both are, even though they’re very different animals. This started me...

Let’s be honest we all like to spoil our horses from time to time but it can often be difficult to know whether or not you’re feeding them something that could be harmful or even poisonous. After...

I’m sure we’ve all got a romantic picture in our minds of horses galloping, with the wind in their manes and tail, freely across open fields but while this may just be a figment of our...

Have you ever wondered what makes a horse with white hair gray, why a horse with an even mix of black and white hair is called a blue roan, or even what the difference between a dun or a buckskin is?...