Summer traditionally begins on the 21st June, the summer solstice. The day when the earth’s axis is most inclined towards the sun, and therefore the day when we see the most hours of daylight. However, as we all know, in the British Isles, weather isn’t always that straightforward. Already this year, we have seen an […]

Few pastimes are quite as enchanting as horse riding. Whether you’re just going for a hack in the summer sun, competing in a dressage event or even racing, the possibilities are almost endless! On top of that, the whole time you’re engaged in an activity, you’ll be continuing to build a bond between you and […]

Summer is well on the way! That means the dressage season is in full swing, giving people and horses the perfect opportunity to start getting involved. Dressage is regarded as the most aesthetically pleasing of all the horse riding disciplines and is steeped in history. Its origins go back as far as the writings of […]

Now that the warmer weather is finally here, you’ll want nothing more than to get out hacking with your horse. The firmer ground and drier conditions mean that it’s the perfect opportunity to explore new places, meaning a happy hacker and an even happier horse! With new territories comes added responsibility, you will need to […]

In January 2017, the Bucks Free Press reported an outbreak of Equine Herpes Virus (EHV) in Chalfont St Giles, near High Wycombe. This followed a similar outbreak in November 2016, at a yard in south Bedfordshire, where four horses had to be put down following diagnosis. It has grown to be such a concern that […]

Cheltenham festival heralds the advent of the equestrian competition season in the UK. From March through to the end of summer, horse riding enthusiasts around the country will be travelling to competitions in a number of disciplines such as showjumping, eventing and dressage. These are fantastic to watch and even more exciting to take part […]

The joys of spring. Daffodils and bluebells creating a chorus of colour on the roadsides, new-born lambs feeding and an abundance of vibrant greenery flourishing on the bare branches where once there was none. It’s not only us that enjoy these vernal pleasures, our horses do too. After a winter spent in the stable, your […]

In the depths of December, the British winter can seem endless. Getting up for work in the pitch black and returning home in similar conditions can be somewhat depressing. True, it’s not as cold as other countries but the rain and gloom can make us long to hibernate until the spring arrives. Sadly, humans aren’t […]

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