Category: Magazine

Derby House Launch Limited Edition Tie Dye Rugs New for AW2021, Derby House Tie Dye Rug Collection… Stop the press! Respected equestrian retailer and manufacturer of all things to do with horse, Derby House has just launched its latest collection of horse rugs just in time for autumn/winter 2021. This exclusive set of ‘out there’ tie dye rugs certainly fit the current theme of prints to love for your horse. Available in a pink and blue colour range we’ve a feeling these rugs will be very popular, especially as they…

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Safety in the Saddle: Learning to Ride Written by Cheryl Johns, Owner & Founder of LiveryList Safety when learning to ride a horse extends beyond wearing a riding hat that fits, alongside the correct footwear. Insurance, qualifications and regulations should also be considered when choosing a suitable riding establishment, instructor or coach for you or your child. Taking all of this for granted may mean the difference between discovering the pleasure of riding to being put off, or even bucked off! Equally, those who provide an honest and reputable service…

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Couple Goals … Jesse and Georgie Campbell Rider Interview by Abigail Dickinson This month Everything Horse interviews eventing power couple Jesse and Georgie Campbell who were kind enough to take time out of their busy schedule to talk about what it’s like to work together as husband and wife. From getting ready to compete at the Tokyo Olympics to juggling the business at home, we discuss how life compares from growing up with horses to working with them as a married couple. Hello, and thank you both for taking the…

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When a School Trip Inspires a New Hobby 12-year-old Roo Hirons from the Isle of Wight had often asked to go horse riding but with lockdown restrictions and family commitments, Roo’s mum Helen had not managed to make it happen. When Roo came home from school one day excited at being given the choice to either go surfing or horse riding, for Roo it wasn’t a difficult decision and he jumped at the chance to go horse riding. Roo attends The Einstein Centre as he is autistic and has Sensory…

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What Makes a Good Horse Riding Helmet? There’s a lot that goes into choosing a horse riding helmet. According to Tack and Bridle, to ensure a good choice, you would want to consider a helmet that fits your particular riding style. On that note, we’ll go over the different types of riding and the styles and features of horse riding helmets. In this way, you will know which headgear is safest and most suitable for your needs. Helmet Types for the Different Riding Styles When buying a horse riding helmet,…

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Horses Can Tell If You Are Untrustworthy, New Study Finds Horses can tell in you are untrustworthy, a new study finds. The study looked at whether horses could assess the credibility of information given to them by humans. They were able to determine that by reading social cues horses were able to tell whether the information given was correct or not. Two buckets were given to the horses; one with a hidden treat, and one without. Two people then pointed at the buckets, however only one knowing where the treat…

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5 Top Tips for Horse Owners Returning to the Office 5 Top Tips for Horse Owners brought to you by Bransby Horses and World Horse Welfare The pandemic brought some of us the opportunity to spend more quality time with our animal companions and, for some, it was the perfect time to bring a horse into their lives, possibly for the first time. With the return to “normal”, however, many horse owners may now be wondering how they will fare on their return to work. The value of that human-animal…

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A Summer in the Saddle for Children with Disabilities A holiday activity can sometimes inspire a lifelong hobby and with many families choosing a staycation over a trip abroad this year, now could be the ideal time to have a go at something new. Finding an activity for disabled children and adults can sometimes be more of a challenge, with fewer options available. Horse riding is a great holiday activity and there are several Accessibility Mark accredited centres close to UK holiday hotspots. Accessibility Mark status is awarded to a…

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The Top Horse Activities Beyond Riding Is your perfect day a long trail ride through the woods with your best friend? Or maybe practicing unique dressage patterns? If so, you will love these exercises and activities you can do with your horse when not on its back. It’s time to take the weight off and have a good time. Read on for inspiration! Relax With Your Horse In the midst of training and riding, how often do you take it easy and do nothing together? It is relaxing for both…

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Sprenger Dynamic RS **promotional content** The Sprenger Dynamic RS bit has been developed to help horses that are having problems developing a ridden contact. More often than not, young or green horses may develop resistance in this area as riders find it difficult to establish a contact when being ridden. After all the necessary checks have been done to rule out problems such as a sore back, teeth, poorly fitting tack, diet etc, then the choice of bit is a good area to consider. Bit recommendation The Sprenger Dynamic RS…

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Discover ways to handle aggressive horse behaviour in this article that wraps up 5 top pieces of advice.  Even as equines share great bonding with humans, you cannot be too sure about animal behaviour. The calmest of horses can become aggressive when you are least prepared. The sheer size and strength of these animals make them dangerous when out of control. It makes sense to have a plan for dealing with horse aggression, whether the animal is calm or dominant by temperament. It can help you manage the situation better…

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New Horse Themed Children’s Book Hits Paperback and Kindle Shelves NEW RELEASE: Globetrotter – Meridien Travels the World An exciting new book aimed at children with an interest in horses and adventure has been published by first time author, Claire Wilby. An experienced equestrian herself, Claire’s new book tells the story of Meridien, a real life globetrotting horse. It is a story about friendship, travel and cultural insights – and of course, a fabulous horse! The book takes the reader on a journey with Meridien to foreign lands, to meet the friends he…

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Horses as Teachers – written by Rosie Withey, https://rosiewithey.co.uk/ Time spent with horses leaves people feeling refreshed, but do you know that due to their calming presence, we can actually learn a lot from them? As prey animals, horses are more sensitive to emotions as well as their environment, and can often sense how we are feeling even before we realise it ourselves. They may act as a mirror responding to our emotions, e.g by moving toward or away from us. In equine facilitated learning, a coach or therapist uses these reactions to…

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Looking to have a go at Carriage Driving this year? Then take a look at our article below to find out more on how you can! Have you ever watched in awe at the skill of carriage drivers as they manoeuvre their way through cones or obstacles on the marathon after the glamour and precision of the dressage phase? Have you ever wondered how you would go about trying out this exhilarating sport where horse and human work in complete harmony? Despite the pandemic, the team at Bennington Carriages near…

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Mirrors for horses are nothing new, and they have time and time again proved their worth in a variety of equestrian situations. From horse stable mirrors to dressage mirrors, it’s suggested that these mirrors can help to calm horses, on top of their rider performance benefits. We investigated how effective horse mirrors actually are. Horse mirrors can be placed in stables, arenas, and horse transport. With special safety features, these specially designed mirrors are built to withstand force from horses and bumpy roads. Mirrors for Horse Health Research suggests horses…

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Covalliero Launch Quilted Hoodie and Jacket for Children With spring officially sprung, Covalliero has announced the launch of two new items for children aimed at keeping them warm when riding, or down the stable yard. New Covalliero Children’s Hoodie Jacket The Covalliero Children’s Hoodie Jacket is the ideal solution when an extra layer is needed on cooler days and chilly evenings. The fashionable design features a hood with adjustable drawstring cord and a two-way zip which makes this a practical hoodie for riding in. With two handwarmer pockets at the front…

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Everything Horse Magazine April 2021 Hurrah! Everything Horse Magazine April 2021 is available to read now! How? You can read it on your iPad, phone, tablet, iPhone, or any other digital or desktop device. Print copies will be available across the North West. Here it is, get ready to dive right in! Open publication – Free publishing  

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Leaving School and Want to Work with Horses? Are you leaving school soon and want to work with horses? Then equestrian apprenticeships with Stubbing Court Training Ltd (SCT) could well be just what you are looking for. The East Midlands-based training company is the UK’s leading provider of apprentices to the equine industry, and goes to great lengths to match young people to suitable employers and to support them in gaining a recognised and valued qualification. The horse world offers a very wide range of career opportunities, and plenty of…

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Generally, horse lovers are also dog lovers and would want to have them both. If you are yet to see both of them together, you may be forgiven if you thought it would be a disaster. After all, one is considerably larger than the other and can be aggressive when it feels threatened and the other, well, aggression is embedded in most of their DNAs. It may be shocking to know that their aggressive behaviours are usually tamed when in the company of each other. In fact, dogs and horses…

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5 Benefits Of Buying A Horse Rug A horse rug is a protective covering that a horse wears in various situations. Generally, it protects the horse’s body and is usually secured in place around the underside. Aside from keeping the animal warm during cold weather, horse rugs have various uses—even during hot, summer days. Horse rugs are available in various forms and colours. Some of these rugs protect their entire body, including the neck, while others just cover their main flank. There are also brightly-coloured or reflective rugs to help…

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Everything Horse Magazine – March 2021 – Issue 40 Available for you to read here – if you can’t open the window below please visit https://joom.ag/bHaI This month … Top articles this month include: Equine Behaviour – Can Horses be Naughty? How to Deal with Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis in Horses, Massage for Horses, product features and more!

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6 Tips for Making Your New Horse Feel at Home Buying your first horse or adding a new one to your herd can be pretty exciting. Nothing can compare to the feeling of elation and satisfaction of bringing home a pony or another steed. However, these happy emotions can quickly fly away if you are not prepared to deal with the difficulties of bringing home a new horse. Since your new companion animal is suddenly uprooted from his familiar environment, he will be under stress and feel anxious. Preparing well…

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Cheval Liberté Touring Country with Built-in Tack Room Fits the Bill **Advertorial** If you are looking for a trailer that is designed with your horse’s comfort in mind, as well as ease of towing for you, then the new Cheval Liberté Touring Country with built-in tack room fits the bill perfectly. The Touring Country is a double horse trailer without the compromises. It offers many features that will benefit both your horse while travelling, and you, the driver. Key Features Large, built-in tack room: with facilities to store tack, equipment,…

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Equine Spa Breaks in Devon Equine Spa Breaks set to be a hit in 2021! While 2020 wasn’t exactly the best year for holidays or spa breaks, 2021 is already gearing up to be a great getaway for horses! So why not treat your best friend to a few days of TLC while you explore the Devon countryside. Devon Equine Hydrotherapy Spa opened its doors in January 2020 and many sports and leisure horses have experienced the therapeutic benefits of the hydrotherapy treatments available. Situated in a beautiful private nature…

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Jim Hollander Talks Adventure, Family and Photography Guest Post: Written by Louise Parkes Jim Hollander’s work has taken him to hotspots of conflict all around the globe including Ethiopia, Somalia, Afghanistan, Lebanon, Liberia, Iraq, Kosovo and the Persian Gulf as well as to the heart of Olympic and FEI sport. Award-winning photographer, Jim Hollander, has worked for UPI and Reuters, and was appointed Staff Photographer for EPA covering Israel and the Palestinian Territories in 2003. He has seen a lot in his 71 years. But one of the most treasured…

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