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Our footwear takes a hammering through the winter months on the yard! We battle rain, mud, snow, ice and freezing temperatures, expecting our boots to keep up. But do we...

Put your best foot forward ready for the winter season in a new pair of stylish country boots! Perfect for keeping you cosy on the yard and while out and...

The golden rules of feeding are a useful reminder, with essential rules to follow for all horse owners. Following these guidelines help to ensure your horse stays healthy while preventing...

You carefully research, choose and weigh out your horse’s forage ration, soak or steam as necessary, hang on at the yard for as long as possible before giving him his...

Hay nets vs. haylage nets - which one should you use and what is the difference? Hay and haylage nets are essentials for many stabled horses, making forage last longer...

You’re leading your horse in from the field in the dark, ready to put him to bed for the night, and hit concrete only to hear three metal-on-ground hoof beats,...

Between December and February we need to be thinking about how to approach our parasite control. At this time of year, encysted redworm, tapeworm and bots are ones to be...

Rugging horses effectively can be a minefield, with changeable British weather adding to the challenge! Horse rugs are available in a variety of weights to suit all seasons, but how...

When shopping for rugs, especially turnout rugs, you’ll notice that the “denier” of the rug is commonly included as part of important features to consider. This term specifically references the...

“My rug was sold to me as ripstop - why has it ripped?” Don’t worry, this doesn’t mean your rug is faulty! Your turnout rug was described as "ripstop" when...

Having first aid kits on the yard for both horses and humans is really important - emergencies happen so quickly and being well prepared could help prevent hospital or veterinary...

Over the last few years, equestrian fashion has shifted. The introduction of sportswear-inspired riding tights to the market has given riders more choice, moving away from the more traditional look...