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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Horsebox ventilation and the problems caused to your horses by prolonged exposure to high temperatures To pre-empt the forecast for much warmer weather I have added some information on designing horseboxes to cope with heat and a few pointers for horsebox ventilation in hot weather. Designing primarily around horse safety…
Report by Samantha Osborne Following months of preparation at Richmond Equestrian Centre, Andrew and Abigail Turnbull, ran Richmond Horse Trials Friday 6th – Sunday 8th May 2022. With the buzz of Badminton Horse Trials running on the same dates plus the blessing of three days of glorious sunshine, the atmosphere…
Summer Horse Feeding With summer right around the corner, we wanted to give you some tips on how best to feed your horse this upcoming season.We are going to discuss a horse feeding approach focused on the grass that your horse will be grazing over the summer months ahead. Here…
By Samantha Osborne Two years ago, I was diagnosed with anxiety and PTSD after a turbulent 2019, which left me grieving and depleted. Lockdown forced me to rest and address year of putting myself under extreme pressure, stress and workload. I practiced sport psychology to prepare for the show ring,…