We do hope everyone has been okay during the barrage of storms the other week! We were extremely lucky as we are in quite a sheltered spot (even though the wind was strong) as we are protected by the hills round us, sadly a friend just half a mile up the road wasn’t as lucky and had a lot of damage.
Well, what a week we’ve had weatherwise, storm Dennis swiftly followed by storm Eunice and oh joy another one, Franklin is here!
Bob’s had his schooling stepped up in the aim of getting him ready for the show season ahead. I’ve become a lot more confident from my last few lessons and he has seemed to have calmed since the change in feed so it’s a good combination.
Do you have to navigate a main road on the way to your usual riding route? For any horse rider using the road system, it’s vital to know the all-important Highway Code and what it says about horses.
Well, it was time to say goodbye to Julius Caesar, after having furthered his education at the yard, and to welcome the return of Treat Yourself. Although both are similar in colour, they are very different types with Julius being a 14hh traditional pony and Treat a 17hh thoroughbred racehorse.
If you’re even thinking about buying a horse or taking up horse riding then you’ll need to consider the big question of what essential equestrian equipment you’ll need.
It can’t be just me that has loved the recent weather can it? The pleasure of being able to walk across a field without sinking, slipping or getting stuck in a bog has been bliss! I definitely don’t want to jinx it but what a difference it has made!
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An itch you just can’t scratch is irritating for anyone. But for horses covered in hair it can be maddening! Parasites such as horse lice are one of the most common causes of itching in horses and are unfortunately very common.