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To Bed Or Not To Bed: Should You Use Bedding In A Horse Trailer?

Everybody has their own opinion on whether or not you should use bedding in a horse trailer but the problem is it’s just that, opinion. As somebody that uses it depending on the journey I’m doing...

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Can Horses Eat Christmas Trees: A Tasty Treat Or Poisonous Plant

If you live near a Christmas tree farm or aren’t sure what to do with your Christmas tree after the twelfth night then you might be wondering if they’re okay for horses to eat. I know it’s...

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Do Horses & Pigs Get On, Or Should They Be Kept Apart

I’ve been thinking a lot recently about whether horses and pigs make good field mates or not (in part because I think pigs are cute and want to get one). I’ve noticed that you often see horses...

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Are Horses Scared Of Gunshots & Does The Sound Hurt Their Ears?

If you’ve ever wanted to try your hand at cowboy mounted shooting or like the idea of hunting from your horse then you might be wondering if the sound of the gun will scare them or not? This is...

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Feeding Horses By Hand: How, When, Why & What To Feed Them

If you talk to a random bunch of horse owners they’ll all have their opinions on whether hand feeding horses is a good idea or something to be avoided altogether. As somebody who’s always hand...

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Cleaning Your Horse’s Teeth: Do They Really Need Brushing?

The other day I was talking to my equine dentist when she told me that some owners brush their horse’s teeth. This was something completely new to me and at first, I thought she was joking but she...

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About Me

My name’s Lucy and since learning to ride at the age of five I’ve not only owned dozens of horses and ponies (and a few donkeys) but I’ve also run a very successful riding school, teaching both English and Western.

I have a real passion for horses and feel that they can add so much richness and joy to our lives which is why I created this blog. I wanted to help other people by passing on some of the things I’d learned. I want this site to be a real factbook for new and experienced owners and riders alike.

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