With the show season fast approaching we all know that planning is key but that doesn’t mean to say it’s going to be stress-free. After all, from days before to the moment you enter the ring, it can be pretty hectic. While there’s nothing anybody can do to take the nerves away (in fact they can be a good thing) …
Leasing A Horse, Is It Better Than Owning?
Not everybody wants to have their own horse, nor is everybody able to do so, but if you still want to enjoy the benefits of horse ownership don’t worry, leasing may just be the perfect solution for you. What does it mean to lease a horse? The Collins English Dictionary definition of a lease states that its a contract by …
What Your Horses Teeth Are Telling You
A guide to understanding your horse’s teeth – what to look for and what you should know. You might think that a horse uses its teeth for eating and possibly biting but nothing else but they’re far more important than that, although let’s be honest being able to eat is pretty important! You probably know that you can tell a …
Want To Work With Horses?
The 15 Best Horse Career Options There can be no better thing than doing a job you really enjoy and if you love horses then what better job to do than one where you can work with them? These days there’s a multitude of different occupations where you can either work with them, directly or indirectly. Whatever your interest is …
How To Load A Horse
If you’re lucky enough to have your own horse then chances are at some point you’ve had to transport them, whether for a show or a trip to the vet and unless your horse is one of those miracle horses that don’t mind dark confined spaces you know loading a horse isn’t always plane sailing. Teaching your horse to load …
Life Hacks For Horse Owners
We all know how much time we waste just doing chores at the barn, not to mention the money we spend as well but the good news is that with a bit of planning and ingenuity you can not only drastically cut the time you devote on chores but you can also save yourself quite a bit of money too. …
Camping With Your Horse
When the weather gets colder we all start to think about our next vacation and where we’re going to go. Once we’ve decided when and where we’re going the next thing to do is find somebody who can look after our horses while we’re away, but have you thought about vacationing with your horse instead? In recent years the popularity …
How Do Horses Sleep?
At the end of a long busy day, there’s nothing better than hunkering down under the duvet and sleeping soundly but have you ever wondered how horses sleep? Just like us sleep is vitally important to them too but unlike us, they don’t get all of their sleep in one go and they certainly don’t need as much sleep. The …
