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Jay is a 16.3hh ex-huntmaster’s horse and is owned by Laura Ness.  At 18-years-old, Jay is a schoolmaster and has been there and done it.  Laura told us: “I have known Jay for nearly 7 years now, and was fortunate enough to buy him for myself in September of 2014.  Coming in to the winter, it was th...

Bathcounty is a Chestnut Thoroughbred, by Tobougg (IRE) and out of Seasons Estates (GB).  He is 16.1hh, 8-years-old and is owned by Dr. Ian Cragg. Affectionately known on the yard as ‘BC’, Bathcounty was nominated for Horse Of The Week by Geraldine Astbury. Geraldine explains: “I have known BC for 1...

  Crib-biting and windsucking used to be called stable vices, but as horses are increasingly studied we understand more about the motivation behind these behaviours, and they have been renamed as oral stereotypies.  These ‘habits’ are defined as “repetitive behaviours induced by frustration, repeat...

We all know that we should feed electrolytes after our horse has been sweating a lot, but many people do not know what they are, and why they are important. Our Nutritionist Olivia Colton MSc explains…

What are electrolytes?

The science bit! Electrolytes are compounds that when in a solution ...

Giant Hogweed, or Heracleum mantegazzianum is a white flowering plant in the carrot family, which looks similar to a very large hemlock.  It is also known as ‘hogsbane’, ‘giant cow parsnip’ or ‘cartwheel flower’.  It was introduced to Britain by the Victorians as an ornamental plant, and is now ...

The current heat wave is a godsend for most of us after months of dreary, dull weather, but for your horses sudden excessively warm weather can be very detrimental, leading to dehydration or heat stroke if you don’t look after your horses correctly. WATCH OUT FOR HEAT STRESS  If your horse is expose...

What is it about this bright yellow-orange spice that has caused such a stir throughout the human and equine world?  

  The use of Turmeric began in Indian Ayurveda. It harbours many properties which account for its use as one of the earliest food preservatives.  Other traditional Ayurvedic uses...

Ollie is a 22-year-old, Thoroughbred cross Irish Draught.  He stands at 16hh and has been owned by Ellie Beatty for the last 13 years.  This Irish Sports Horse is retired from competing, but enjoys hacking and giving ‘schoolmaster lessons’ to students that are studying for their NVQ in Horsemanship....

We all know that we should feed electrolytes after our horse has been sweating a lot, but many people do not know what they are, and why they are important.  Our Nutritionist Olivia Colton MSc explains… What are electrolytes? The science bit! Electrolytes are compounds that when in a solution become...

We often get calls from customers wanting advice regarding their horse snacking on plants in hedgerows - should they do it, and why are they picking out that particular flower? Horses are known to self-select, choosing the herbs and plants that will help with particular ailments that they may have, ...

Marcus is a 14.2hh, New Forest cross, owned by Caroline Skinn.  Marcus is 20-years-old and has been owned by Caroline for 7 years.  Primarily they hack around the local woods together. Marcus, the New Forest cross.[/caption] Caroline told us: "Marcus was purchased for my daughter Robyn as her first...

It’s been a pretty busy, but successful couple of months for the team at Ingrams Eventing. El limit stepped up to the mark by winning her first BE100 at Munstead UA.  This was then followed by a hugely manic and soaking wet day at Chilham the weekend after.  I had 5 horses competing on one day which...