A few years ago, I lost my first mare and never thought I would connect with another horse in the same way. When I felt I was ready to get back in the saddle again I had: Too many work commitments Not enough time to commit to being an owner…

Horsebox cassette toilets This is a little talked about subject and applies to all fixed and portable cassette toilets, hopefully it is one you may find enlightening. Nowadays many horseboxes have integrated cassette toilets in their washrooms or on some smaller ones, portable toilets hidden in lockers. They will have…

I think it’s far to say that all of us want to be the best rider we can be not only for ourselves but for our horses too, and whilst trying to do that you can get a bit lost on the way by either adding too much pressure on…

I think it’s fair to say that lockdown has been challenging for most, however it was reported that the Queen has been riding everyday.  That gave me *riding goals* and also inspired me to create this list of facts about her and her horses. 1) Queen Elizabeth II has been…

Here at Ruth Clark Equestrian Ltd, like many people, we are coming out of the lockdown bubble and starting to see customers again.  We are finding that saddle fitting and bit and bridle fitting is very different now. Heather is missing hugging all the customers (Ruth is not missing the…

Drawing a horse – as easy as 2,4,6,8 By Ruth Buchanan Have you ever wanted to try drawing a horse? I am often told that I am lucky to have such an artistic gift or talent, but I can assure you that while I had the spark of creativity from…

While it would be very easy for us to sit around the house watching Netflix all day, during this lockdown that has been imposed on us, recent studies have shown that the negative effects that will have on our mental and physical health could lead to long term health problems.…

What’s involved in an equestrian mortgage? When looking for any type of funding, it’s beneficial to deal with experts in your particular field. Equestrian mortgages are no different. Every equestrian business is unique and deserves specialist support. A typical equestrian business mortgage You could expect to find the following terms…

Soldiers and their Horses – Training Recruits in The Great War When Britain declared war on Germany on 4th August 1914, the British Army immediately set about mobilising its human and equine resources. In just two weeks, its horse strength was increased from 19,000 to 53,000, and this demand only…