Horse Health and Ownership Help

Going affiliated, no matter what discipline, can be confusing. Not only are competitions more serious, with more full up and technical courses, but there are also all sorts of new rules and point systems! So here are the basics of what you need to know about when affiliating in showjumping!

Have you ever wondered the meaning of certain horse behaviours like when your horse curls their top lip, eats mud or paws at the ground? Discover common horse behaviour to help you figure out what your horse could be telling you. We’ve looked into advice from well-known natural horseman Warwick Schiller, consulted Equine Nutritionists and looked into research from the Royal Veterinary college.

Being able to sit calmly and ride effectively while a volcano is erupting and burning up your insides should be acknowledged as a superpower. Can I ride on my period is something many of us have questioned in the past. Before we get into our flow, we need to let you know that this blog on horse riding when on your period does not intend to replace medical advice. If you have any concerns about horse riding on your period, we recommend you speak to a medical professional.

Do you find yourself constantly wondering what rug to put on your horse? Are you refreshing your weather app and looking up to the sky every ten minutes to find the answers? Horse rugging can, quite simply, be a constant headache for horse owners. The should I, shouldn’t I questions roll around your head every day as you try to channel your inner meteorologist and figure out what the weather will do. This horse rugging guide aims to help you make solid decisions regarding what rug your horse needs.

With so many breathable boots on the market, finding the right pair for your horse can be tricky. This blog breaks down key factors like ventilation and considerations to help you make an informed choice for comfort and protection.

Controversy is always high in the equestrian world when it comes to artificial aids. Whether it be whips, nosebands, lunging systems, bitting… the list goes on! There's always someone who thinks they should be banned. Spurs are used in all disciplines of English and western riding (especially at the professional level) and can be a very useful training aid when used properly but the question is, are they kind, or are they cruel?

Horses can lose their mane for many reasons, rubbing, over-rugging, and badly fitting neck covers being the primary problem. The health of the hair follicles is also a factor, when the hair is starved with oxygen the hair follicles can fall out. The Fieldmasta horse turnout rug came about from a need to create a rug that solved these issues.

Hacking is a great all-around activity for horses, covering different terrains, gradients and seeing a host of different things while out and about. All these things will help them become more confident and will improve their outlook on life, so just how often should you hack out and how can you stay safe on the roads?

If you liked Jess Dunn’s blog on poll flexibility, don’t miss this one! She shares two simple exercises to strengthen your horse’s core—boosting performance, reducing injury risk, and supporting overall wellbeing.

Ice boots are a special type of leg wrap designed to cool down the lower limb of a horse. This cooling down controls the heat and inflammation present in a horse’s tendons and ligaments. So, let’s have a look at what ice boots do for horses and how long you can leave ice boots on a horse.