Helpful stuff

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.

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.

When temperatures rise, so do the risks for horses on the move. Here is a guide for some top tips whilst travelling safely with your horse in the warmer months.

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!