A First Timer’s Inside Account by Samantha Osborne With a variety of shows and classes available for all levels of horse and rider, it is no surprise that British Dressage recently recorded an all time high in registered members. Less than a year ago, I joined British Dressage for the first time, to give a […]
Equine asthma is now used to collectively describe airway disorders which may have been known previously as: We often see this condition spike at two different times of year: What are the clinical signs?? How do we diagnose equine asthma? How do you treat equine asthma? What should I do if I think my horse […]
Poor performance in horses can often be interpreted as saddle fit, tack or biting issues; however there is often an underlying health condition causing resistance or behavioural problems. Horses that are described as ‘fresh’ often exhibit behavioural signs of poor performance under saddle, including: Resistance to the aids and contact, tense head tossing, tilting of the […]
Richmond Equestrian Centre Richmond Equestrian Centre, owned by Andrew and Abigail Turnbull, is based in an idyllic countryside location in North Yorkshire, just minutes from the A1. The reigning Equestrian Business Awards Venue of the Year has an action packed and varied calendar mapped out for the season ahead with something for everyone to access. […]
Introduction Choosing the right horse riding school is an important decision for any rider – whether you are a beginner or an experienced rider. With so many schools to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to start. In this article, we will provide you with everything you need to know about horse […]
Introduction Horse names can be a fun and naming a horse can be a creative process, but also difficult to come up with the perfect name. If you’re feeling stuck, then you’ve come to the right place. This list contains the 25 most popular horse names, sorted by category. Each name on this list is […]
My journey from showing to showjumping – by Samantha Osborne After many years of 1am starts and driving hours to shows to be very out of pocket, I decided to make the transition from showing to showjumping. Doing British Showjumping was a childhood dream and I have loved every minute of my showjumping journey so […]
There are a range of racehorse rehabilitation centres, such as ‘HEROS’ (https://heroscharity.org/ ) and The British Thoroughbred Retraining Centre (https://thebtrc.co.uk/ ) where you can find your perfect partner. Charities like these create loan agreements and will not sell their horses. If you wish to purchase a horse, there are various websites that have categories specifically […]
Equestrian Life Magazine recently interviewed rising photography star Megan Higginson to gain insight in to what it takes to become an equestrian photographer. Many riders dream of an event photographer capturing the perfect winning moment in the competition ring, and some horse owners treasure precious images from individual photo shoots taken at the yard. A […]
With winter fast approaching, Katie Allen-Clarke, Head of Marketing at Horse & Country is here to offer some top tips on preparing your horse for the colder season. Read on to find out how to keep your four-legged friend cosy, happy and healthy throughout the season. As the colder weather approaches, we’ll all be thinking […]