Along with thinking up clever and interesting names for our racehorses, one of the privileges of ownership is designing the racing colours. Sometimes referred to as 'silks' these are the jacket and cap you’ll see worn by the jockey on your horse as it powers down the final furlong to win – fingers crossed!
If you’re keen on outdoor life then you’ll undoubtedly enjoy riding horses. However, this popular activity can come with its own set of risks. And while equestrians might be used to the more common causes of accidents, like poor equipment or speeding traffic, what about other dangers?
From training management to monitoring your horse’s health and riding performance there are apps to help you get the best from your horse. So, as well as arranging the perfect horse rider insurance before you next ride out, download one of these apps and see what an effect it can have.
Providing a forever home for an ex-racehorse can be a rewarding way to find an athletic, intelligent and well looked-after horse at a good price. With the right owner, a well-handled ex-racehorse can make an excellent riding companion – a win-win situation for all concerned.
We hope everyone had a good Christmas? How many neddies got spoilt indirectly by us asking for things for them? Aria got treated to a pair of magnetic boots to help her legs, I had done a bit of research and found a lot of good reviews on them so thought it was worth a go to help with her legs as they become filled when the horses have to stay in for a few days when its wet. I also bought Autumn a new fly mask and Bob a haynet (he was more interested in the contents!)
I do have to say I am not a fan of the winter weather as yet again its been causing havoc with the arena build, well more over its completely brought it to a standstill. We’ve had several bouts of heavy rain, then a couple of dry days before more rain (I think our new yard is stuck in a heavy rain zone as that’s all we seem to have?), so the field is currently ready for ducks to move in.
Transporting a horse can be stressful at the best of times. But if you suspect your animal has a medical condition such as arthritis it can be even more so. Our equine friends give us so much pleasure that it’s awful to think they might be living in pain, especially as they get older.
The lives of these kings and queens of the equine world can be very different from that of the usual happy hacker or weekend showjumper. Read on to find out a bit more about their average day.
Read on for our top tips for stopping this surprisingly common crime, covering topics such as yard security, freeze-marking and horsebox insurance.