Blog posts of '2020' 'April'

As summer temperatures are inevitably increasing, flies and other insects are an irritant that comes with this, potentially impacting your horse’s comfort and welfare. Here are some methods to repel flies and deter them from being a nuisance so that you and your horse can revel in the lovely weather of summer…

Pole work is a fantastic way of improving your horse’s suppleness and balance whilst helping to maintain fitness and mental stimulation. Performing groundwork exercises can also be very beneficial to develop the bond and trust between horse and handler - we have four simple yet effective exercises for you to try with your horse!

What makes up the structure of your horse’s skin? Our Nutritionist looks into this and reveals what you can do to help optimise equine skin health whilst encouraging a glossy shine to their coat!

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Instead of riding, many owners are opting for groundwork with their horses to reduce the risk of adding pressure to our precious NHS at this difficult time. Our Nutritionist looks into groundwork and the different options you can try with your horse… Even though you may not be riding, it is still important to provide nutritional joint support for your horse as the tight circles and various movements will still be causing strain on their musculoskeletal system.

Discover more here and learn more about suitable horse supplements for your horse…

With the country in lockdown, many horse owners have decided to turn their horses out 24/7, therefore, following correct paddock management techniques is vital to ensure that your grass is well looked after and growing as efficiently as possible! Our Nutritionist explains what you should be doing to maintain your paddocks at this time of year...