Blog posts of '2018' 'May'

The flat turf season is now in full swing, and for once the weather is living up to racegoers expectations of summer dresses and champagne in the sun (admittedly, this is rather less the experience of those working behind the scenes in the stable yard, but it is a lovely thought!)

The blazing...

Early morning rides, farmers’ tans and beach rides where you remember not to ride on the promenade – it’s all part of summer as a horse owner, writes Carolyn Henderson.

Summer is just around the corner. In my circle, we’ve been saying that since May; it was mainly to encourage ourselves as water...

We are pleased to announce exciting new partnerships with International Grand Prix Dressage Riders, Nikki Barker (nee Crisp) and Olivia Oakeley. They have become Brand Ambassadors for Formulate!, a revolutionary new way to supplement, which allows you to create an all-in-one supplement, completely b...

Sharing a snapshot of your horse’s health can help boost equine welfare in the UK, says Carolyn Henderson

This week, you can make a vital contribution to equine health and welfare in the UK. It costs nothing, but the benefits are priceless, and it will take you five minutes.

All you have to ...

Things have moved on swiftly since my last blog with a much-needed improvement in the weather allowing training to motor ahead and the daily chores to become pleasurable again.

My training ground has both expanded and contracted. Whilst I can now use the cross country course again, although I ha...

“Winning isn’t everything. The way you do it is hugely important.”

Whatever your views on this year’s Badminton Horse Trials, we must turn the anger and controversy generated by Oliver Townend’s cross-country rounds into something positive, writes Carolyn Henderson.

The run-up to the event p...