I haven’t been walking Diva out around the lanes since lockdown commenced, as it just didn’t seem right without my friend Jill accompanying us. This weekend, with things relaxing a little, Jill was able to come over to the yard and we enjoyed a lovely socially distanced walk in the sun.
When the weather turns chilly, humans wrap up warm but horses depend on their owners to keep the cold at bay. Knowing when and how to rug a horse is a complex matter, with lots of factors to consider.
Cleaning a horsebox or trailer isn’t exactly a glamorous job, but it’s a key part of horse ownership and needs to be done on a regular basis.
I’m sure we are not the only ones battling against those pesky flying adversaries at the moment!
What a difference a few days make. From hot and sunny to wet, windy and ten degrees cooler! No wonder us Brits are known for talking about the weather.
Horses love nothing more than a good graze in the field – but sometimes, those natural food sources can spell danger.
Have you recently given a horse a new home? If so, one of the first things you’ll find out about your new animal is whether they are hard or easy to catch. Suffice to say, being able to catch your horse in a stable, field or other space is a huge part of ownership.
With all the glorious hot weather that we have been having I have been so grateful to have so many trees for shade for the trio.
Tragically, each year many horse owners simply dump their animals and leave them to fend for themselves. When horses are old, sick or dying, unscrupulous owners opt to leave them somewhere rather than face vet bills and other associated costs. To stop this practice, the government has introduced a new law requiring all horses to have microchips from October 2020.