Category: Magazine

Tara’s Top Tips to Fight Festive Fatigue   In the second of a series of articles, mindset and marketing guru, Tara Best, Founder and Director of Tara Punter PR, shares her top tips to avoid overwhelm, burnout and festive fatigue on the run-up to a very different Christmas. Missed article one on Unlocking Your Potential with Mindset? You can find it here … 2020 has been the strangest year. We’ve faced lockdown restrictions, had to adjust to a new way of living, and yet we somehow still find ourselves in…

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Who Are Pilot Equine? Pilot Equine take horse supplements to a new level. Changing the face of equestrian health and performance as we know it, they differ from most supplement manufacturers by offering products for horse and rider. About Pilot Equine Taking a holistic approach, Pilot Equine aim to bring premium supplements, as well as a wealth of knowledge within easy grasp of every rider. Helping partnerships fulfil their full potential, Pilot want to empower owners with a balance of knowledge and resources to unlock skills and reach their goals.…

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Lucinda Green’s Top Tips for Getting Back in the Saddle After Lockdown This month we welcome eventing superstar, Lucinda Green MBE to talk about climbing back into the saddle after lockdown. For many of us, our horses have taken a break from competition this year and whilst some choose to give them rest over the next few months, a number will continue to keep their horses fit throughout the winter months, in preparation for what we hope will be a good spring. For a few, this may mean bringing our…

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Feeding For Condition During The Winter Months **Sponsored Post** Feeding horses to keep them in the best possible condition can be difficult over the colder months if we have a picky horse or one with a poor appetite. Dependant on age, breed and workload, horses naturally tend to carry different proportions of fat and muscle and it’s important we ensure our horse’s diet provides the appropriate calories to maintain a healthy weight, whilst, alongside correct work, giving them the building blocks for muscle development. Condition scoring is a useful tool…

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The Boy the Mole the Fox and the Horse – an Overview The Boy the Mole the Fox and the Horse is a beautiful book written by Artist, Charlie Mackesy – who from the outset, sets the expectation of his own beliefs, that pictures and drawings do more than freeze a moment in time. The illustrated journey brings hope in uncertain times, much like 2020 the book will resonate in the reader’s mind. ‘You will not be able to buy a more beautiful book for Christmas for somebody you love’…

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9 Funny Things Horse Owners Do Without Realising Horse owners (we) love our equines dearly, non-horsey folk mainly think we are crazy as the commitment, hard work and patience required to look after such an animal is a major responsibility. But for us? It’s a lifestyle, not a hobby. Here are 9 funny things we do, as owners of horses, that we’re not always completely aware of until after the event – of course, it’s all for the giggles … Reward bad behaviour We’ve all done it – patted him/her…

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Guest Article: By Dr Tom Shurlock of The Golden Paste Company Nutritional Support for the competition horse is a key area that needs to be considered when training and competing. Feed alone may not be sufficient enough to provide and replace key nutrients needed by the equine athlete and it is for this reason we turn to supplements as a way to reimburse and minimise impact on the body. Here, Dr Tom Shurlock of the Golden Paste Company talks about how training and competition can affect the equine’s body and…

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What’s Hot this Autumn Take a look at what’s hot this Autumn in our new for AW2020 product round-up guide. Please note, from November our mid month product round-up of ‘What’s New’ will be available in our print magazine. [siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] NEW Ultra-Lightweight Tideline Boot from Grubs Innovative footwear label, Grub’s Boots has launched the new Tideline – an ultra-lightweight ladies boot whether out walking in the woods or simply wanting to keep your feet warm and dry out in the park. The shorter length boot makes them super easy…

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HorseHage – Feed With Confidence! Considering what to feed your horse this winter? HorseHage is a dust-free, condensed forage that is low in sugar and bursting with goodness. Read on to find out more. **sponsored post** The choice of forage you buy for your horse or pony should be the most important feed decision you make, as 70- 100% of the equine diet should be provided by forage. Choosing HorseHage will allow you to feed with confidence. Hay can often contain dust and mould spores and soaking and steaming it…

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Overcome Fear and Achieve Goals with Sandie Robertson Having a confidence crisis? Fear is one of the biggest problems that as riders and horse owners, can hold us back. But what if there was a legitimate way to break through those barriers so you are able to achieve your goals and enjoy the world of the equestrian sport once again? Sandie Robertson is a hugely successful, world-renowned equestrian performance coach, who helps riders overcome fear and be able to become their best selves once again, and that includes you! Sandie…

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Ride Like A Girl Review New for 2020, Ride Like A Girl is an inspirational journey of courage, determination and triumph that’s guaranteed to have you laugh, cry and gasp, as well as inherently feel all the emotions in between. A true story, the film is focussed on Michelle Payne (actress Teresa Palmer) as a child with extraordinary ambitions alongside one of her brothers, Stevie Payne (who plays himself). Opening scenes unfold with the loss of her mother and the story sets sail with Michelle’s father (actor Sam Neil) bringing…

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Win Ride Like A Girl DVD Here’s your chance to WIN a DVD of the latest in Equestrian film production –  Ride Like a Girl – an inspirational journey of courage, determination, adversity and success. We have four DVDs to giveaway. To enter, use the embedded Facebook form below. Good luck! Entries close Sunday 6th September 2020, midnight. To find out more about the new release visit https://everythinghorseuk.co.uk/ride-like-a-girl/  

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Ten Year Old Alfie Diaper To Make His Mark in Showjumping Talented 10-year-old rider, Alfie Diaper, is aiming to make his mark in the world of show-jumping, currently having four rides and competing in 128cms (Gold League), 138cms (Silver League) and COH (Children on Horses) classes. But as well as show-jumping, HorseHage sponsored Alfie also enjoys the whirlwind circuit of the Shetland Pony Grand Nationals which take place at major events up and down the country. It seems that Alfie is galloping ahead to become a very versatile young jockey,…

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How to Find a Qualified Saddle Fitter  If you are wondering how to find a qualified saddle fitter amongst all the online noise, here Kat Hastilow, Master Saddler and Society of Master Saddlers’ Registered Qualified Saddle Fitter, explains how: What is the best way to find a Qualified Saddle Fitter? Are there any qualifications I can look for? There are many people out there claiming to be saddle fitters but in my opinion, there is only one qualifying association that you should turn to for a properly qualified saddle fitter…

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Bryanna Tanase: My Para-Dressage Journey Guest Post: Bryanna Tanase, Para-Dressage Rider, Florida My name is Bryanna Tanase and I am a 22-year-old Grade 1 para-dressage rider. I was born with cerebral palsy, which is a disability caused by brain damage before or during birth that affects movement, balance and coordination. Horses have completely changed my life so I wanted to share my equestrian journey with you, and how I was inspired to make the leap from a recreational therapeutic rider to an equestrian athlete. In the Beginning The first encounter…

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Jayne Turney – From Ponyless Child to Dressage Champion Jayne Turney has ridden for many years, although it’s only been over the past five the Buckingham based dressage rider has enjoyed significant success in the ring. Fast forward to today, Jayne has two exciting prospects in her wings, making her one to watch in the dressage ring, as a new decade gets underway. Here we learn of Jayne’s journey from a ponyless child to a dressage champion … Younger years As a young girl, for years Jayne would be that…

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From Field to Feed – Only the Best for British Horse Feeds **sponsored content** British Horse Feeds, makers of Speedi-Beet and Fibre-Beet, only source the best British-grown beet to create these amazing super fibre products. Here, the company tells us why they use British beet, how the beet is processed and discuss the sustainability of the practice. Let’s start at the beet… a sugar beet is a root that contains a high concentration of sucrose, this is why it is commercially grown for sugar production. There are many benefits to…

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Hot to Trot Products this August August Horse Products Feature This August we welcome a selection of new innovative products to the equestrian industry; the new FOMO FAZE body protector, a maintenance supplement and horse armour for all your equine travel needs. Joining the latest in product releases is a selection of other awesome equestrian buys, including a hay steamer like we’ve never seen before! [siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] Introducing FOMO FAZE the Brand New Award Winning Body Protector This brand new equestrian body protector has won numerous prestigious awards and is…

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