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The weather has been glorious the past few weeks and I never thought I would say it after the winter we had….but pllleeaaassseee an we have some rain?! The grass seed is struggling and the fields are not as green or growing as quickly as I would like! I’m supplementing the horses with hay still which has gone on longer than I originally planned and due to the odd cold temperatures and frosts they are still living in at night. Grrr I want them to live out the novelty of mucking out has truly worn off!

The team at Equesure understands only too well the pressures that horse owners face. So, to help we’ve taken a look at the new Racehorse Relief Fund (RRF) that could provide some much-needed help in these difficult times.

Who else has felt the pain of this winter? It's hard to believe we are coming into spring, and yet the last of lockdown is still keeping those winter blues in place! Unfortunately due to the weather here, and the ridiculous hot headed nature of my horses, combined with no travel or arena hire allowed I haven't been able to take the boys out anywhere or ride.

So what should you be aware of before immunising your horse? What vaccinations are available, and when should they be administered? And what do you need to know about protecting your animal’s health through insurance for horses?

Ex-racers who have already been away from the track for some retraining can be suitable for a whole range of equine disciplines. However, if you’re looking to buy a horse fresh from a racing career, then you’ll need to do some careful research into retraining. To get you started we’ve put together some guidance on how to retrain one of these sensitive and spirited animals.

Whatever the time of year, in the UK any day could be a complete washout weather-wise. But while we may mutter about another day cooped up indoors, at least we’re dry. Some horses can be out in all weathers.

Horses have played important roles in society for thousands of years, from farming and transport to warfare. Today they generally live more leisurely lives, but you might find them serving in the police force, competing in famous races, or helping out on the farm.

If you need your knowledge broadened then read our guide to the horse’s tongue. From its complicated structures to common tongue complaints, we’ve got it covered.

I hope you all had an enjoyable time over Easter and that the Easter Bunny delivered plenty of chocolate eggs. Diva was absolutely delighted to discover I had been unable to find any bunny ears for her to wear.