Around about twenty years ago I had a beautiful chestnut horse that got her foot caught and, in trying to free herself, managed to break her leg in three places. I was devastated when the...
Posts by Lucy Robinson
Is Horse Riding Really That Dangerous? And What Can You Do To Reduce The Risk?
When I was much younger (in fact I was still in high school) I injured myself skiing, but what really made me laugh was the yard owner’s reaction when I told her I wouldn’t be able to come to...
With the natural breeding season beginning soon I started to wonder why we only see a single foal running alongside its dam. After all, cats, dogs, and many other animals give birth to multiple...
I was watching a documentary the other day about wild horses and as soon as a captured horse was released he’d rush off seemingly knowing exactly where he was going, even if he’d been released in...
While grooming one of my geldings the other day I somehow managed to get my foot under his and boy did it hurt, especially as the weather was so cold. I know he didn’t kick me but this started me...
We all know that horses are herd animals and that they suffer if they have to live on their own and while we do our best to keep them surrounded by horsey companions this isn’t always possible,...
