Horse Health and Ownership Help

Harry Hall is the home of the well-known horse rug brand Masta. With over 50 years experience in designing and developing rugs for your horse we’re always looking for ways to improve our rugs. We identified that mane loss in horses was a real issue for a lot of owners, so we set out to create a rug that helped prevent mane loss and were excited for the challenge ahead.

As horse riders, our confidence often hangs by a thread, one fall or bad experience can lead to years of doubt and the feeling of having faith in something totally evaporates. We understand that horse riding confidence is volatile, we’ve been there, got the t-shirt and continue to go there from time to time! So just how can you get over horse riding nerves? We speak to real riders to find out how they deal with horse riding nerves as well as look at tried and tested methods to keep you smiling in the saddle.

Meet Alice Ross-Parry, Head of Design for horse & rider at Harry Hall. She gives us the low down on breeches vs jodhpurs and if the perfect pair really can improve our sitting trot, plus just what in the name are riding tights!

In the winter months, we worry about splodging through the mud, in the summer we worry about the ground being too hard. Makes sense hey? In this blog we look at whether hard ground is bad for horses and explore how you can deal with working your horse on hard ground to avoid injuries and mishaps.

This guide offers clear and simple tips for dressage scores — helping you build a strong foundation and progress confidently.

We caught up with Brian Reed from Rainbow Equine Hospital for an overview on windgalls in horses. We were keen to know some of the basic do’s and don’ts when it comes to managing, treating and even preventing windgalls in horses.

You and your horse may be champing at the bit to compete at an event or find greener pastures, but before you load up the trailer, make sure you are well protected. An accident or theft on the road is unlikely, but isn’t unthinkable, so having the right insurance for your needs is essential. Read on to find out how to ensure you have appropriate trailer cover. Insurance is never a happy subject – after all, the benefits only kick in when something has gone wrong – but it doesn’t have to be difficult or extortionate.

Arthritis is common in older horses and ponies, causing joint pain, stiffness, and reluctance to move or work. Though incurable, early recognition and proper care can help manage the condition. Meet Puzzle and learn how his owner keeps his arthritis under control.

Open wide! Do horses really need to see an equine dentist? We flossed and brushed before we had a virtual catch up with equine dentist Martin Brookes, who is a full member of the British Association of Equine Dental Technicians and we asked Martin to tell us what to look for when a horse needs a visit the equine dentist.

When someone says “I love clean sheets,” equestrians think of a perfectly prepped stable with banks that are perfectly formed and squared off at the edges. But what’s the best bedding for your horse’s comfort? We break down the pros and cons to help you choose.