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5 Calming Herbs For Horses and Humans

Here we examine calming herbs for horses and humans. These herbs form part of a natural approach to relieving tension and anxiety in horses, ponies and donkeys and humans. Herbs can be used on their own or as part of a supplement. The addition to humans using herbs more frequently, it seems to be increasing in the diet of today’s horses. So, what herbs should have a calming effect on not only yourself but your horse too? Ashwagandha Ashwagandha is highly beneficial for both horses and humans, largely due to its adaptogenic properties, which help the body cope with physical

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How to Buy a Horse: Guidelines to Keep in Mind

If you’re looking for advice on how to buy a horse, take a look at our article below that considers the different breeds, money and stabling. Some people are content with going to a riding school to ride when they feel the need for some horse-company but equestrians say that there’s nothing as satisfying as owning your own horse. If you’re thinking of buying a horse, keep these guidelines in mind. Breeds There are literally dozens of horse breeds. The breed of horse that you choose depends on your goals in owning a horse. Do you want companionship? Exercise? What

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Samshield Shadowmatt Helmet Review

Here we to take a closer look at this great little offering from Samshield, the Shadowmatt Helmet, in the hope this will help you with your new hat purchase. Riding Helmets are a compulsory piece of equestrian equipment that is an absolute must for safety. It fully protects your head from injury or trauma should you hit the ground and really is a lifesaving item. Finding the right type of riding hat to suit your needs is an exciting, but necessary one. Many different brands and types of riding hats exist. As many of us equestrians know, there is never a

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Review: Shires FlyGuard Pro Air Motion Fly Mask With Ears & Fringe

In this article*, we look at the rather bright Shires FlyGuard Pro Air Motion Fly Mask With Ears & Fringe and consider various points to see whether it’ll be a suitable option for your horse this summer. About the Mask The Shires Fine Mesh FlyGuard Mask with nose fringe is an excellent hybrid model, where modern meets a golden oldie style, with the horse benefiting from the best of both worlds. The silver, black and orange mask provides superior protection and a reduction from irritating biting bugs with the fine mesh veil and fabric ears. We’ve also seen the mask

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6 of the Best Travel Boots for Horses

Here we’ve picked out six of the best travel boots for horses. We’ve based our choices on cost, quality, and popularity; as a boot well-liked, is a boot that has proved it’s worth. When travelling our horses, safety is at the forefront of our minds. Choosing how to prepare them for travel can mean the difference between a happy, safe journey to sustaining an injury should they not be adequately protected. Young horses are especially at risk as they take to the road for their first few outings. Nerves, an unfamiliar environment, restraint and confinement may prove too much causing

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Fly masks and other things to help protect your horse’s head this summer

Hurrah, it’s summer … but where is all the sun? As the typical British summertime gets underway it’s time we reach for the rugs and fly masks for horses to protect them from flies and unwanted pets. Despite the sun not making much of an appearance, the risk and irritation still prevail. We’ve already covered a selection of the best fly rugs for this spring/summer. However, with a host of fly masks available for our horses, it makes you wonder which one could be best and why. While we can’t particularly answer this question as each horse is different, we

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Best Fly Sprays for Horses

Discover a selection of the best fly sprays for horses in our product feature here. We take a look at products that have proven themselves to us, as horse owners, so we can help give you the heads up this coming season. Spring and summer are truly some of the best months. Why? Longer days, more time out grazing, firmer ground and that summer sun, however, it doesn’t come without worries in terms of horse health issues for owners. There are many reasons why and when you’ll need to use fly spray. You may choose a fly rug to help

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5 Top Hoof Oils For Horses

Looking for top hoof oils, suited to your summer hoof care needs? We’ve got you covered with oils for every hoof care routine! From weather protection to day-to-day use, these products ensure the best quality hooves this summer! When picking up a hoof oil up for your horse, you’ll need to pay close attention to the label of each one you find on the shelves. Often, each type can have different purposes, for example, some offer moisture protection while others other nourishment. Here we take a look at a selection of types that offer different types of protection for a

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EquiGroomer Review

The EquiGroomer is a fabulous grooming product for horses, ponies, and pets. It is perfect for spring and summer months when animals shed their coats. This simple but effective design enables hairy coats to be thinned out, including removing excess dander (grease buildup) with ease. This saves the horse or pet owner hours in grooming and gets rid of winter coats. It can be used on all types of animals and is great on short coats, too. With the spring shortly upon us, this is guaranteed to be a top seller and an essential part of the equestrian grooming kit.

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Top showing products: recommendations

Discover top showing products for your horse When preparing your horse for a show, the list can go on (and on) in terms of the products available to maximise turnout. Many months of hard work go into preparing a horse or pony for those all-important outings, but it’s often the showing products used during the preparation that makes the most difference. It’s that crucial time when paying attention to detail will pay off. In this product feature, we’ve rounded up a few much-loved showing items for you to consider before and during your showing outings this year. Please note: The

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Best Lightweight Stable Rugs for Horses

Lightweight stable rugs for horses come in all shapes and sizes. Each horse’s requirements vary depending on breeding, age, coat, workload and condition. However, at one point or another, you’ll find your horse needs a lightweight rug to wear in their stable. In this horse wardrobe essential edit, check out the best lightweight stable rugs for horses and ponies. This article contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on a link and purchase a product, we may earn a commission. With this in mind, we will only link to products that we believe are true to description and

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Sweet-itch: products for treatment and protection

Looking for sweet itch products for protection and treatment to help your horse or pony this spring and summer? Then this product feature is for you. Consistency is the key when treating sweet itch, and persistence in keeping the horse covered up will help prevent the condition. Whether it’s a new rug, supplement, lotion, or management routine, each horse owner should know it’s an all-in problem to resolve. This article contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on a link and purchase a product, we may earn a commission. With this in mind, we will only link to

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8 Mother’s Day Gifts for Mums that Love Horses

Discover Great Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for Mums that Love Horses with Everything Horse Magazine Here you’ll find 8d Mother’s Day gift ideas for mums that love horses. While flowers and chocolates are great, mums that love horses will really appreciate a little something special that focusses on their second love in life, horses! Mother’s Day 2024 Sunday 10th March Here are 8 mother’s day gifts for those mums that love horses selected by the team at Everything Horse Magazine. Pandora Good Luck Horseshoe Dangle Charm Perfect for any jewellery-loving equestrian mum is this Good Luck Horseshoe from Pandora. This

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Top Lunging Equipment for Horses

Lunging equipment is a must have for all horse owners, whether the horse is young, old or at peak performance. Lunging helps your horse build muscle under the saddle area without the riders weight. It also helps build confidence, improve fitness, saves time, allows for energy output without a rider on board, teaches voice commands and enables the rider to assess the way of going. In fact, there are too many benefits to list. Here you’ll find a round-up of gear needed for lunging your horse. Please note: This article contains affiliate links which means, should you click and choose

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Thermal Riding Gear for Equestrians

As a horse owner, the unpredictable British weather can call for thermal riding gear one day, t-shirts and lightweights the next. There’s nothing worse than heading to the yard knowing you’ll be cold for the best part of the time you spend there, no matter how much work you do to try and warm up. Having a variety of items on hand to deal with cold conditions is essential. Here’s our latest round-up of thermal items we think you’ll like. Venture Thermal Riding Leggings Available to buy online with Ariat or Griggs Equestrian A premium performance tight designed to layer

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Highline Boots Review from Grubs

Warm Wellies are the number one item of footwear this winter. Why? We want comfort, dry feet and versatility, right? If, however, like many of us, you realise the sole is coming away from your trusted wellies, causing a wet, cold, soggy foot you’ll find yourself heading to the local tack store or online retail giant to find your next pair of boots. Takea look at our review on the Highline Boots from Grubs below. Tried & Tested- Highline Boots from Grubs Everything Horse rating Rating 5* “A sturdy pair of boots with great tread, built with durability and comfort in mind.

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Six Headcollars You’ll Love

Looking for a new headcollar for your horse or pony? Then hopefully this article will help you out. We’ve detailed six headcollars we love this month. From practical and stylish to a field-safe option too. Eskadron Headcollar Platinum Glossy Faux Fur Available to buy on amazon Innovative softshell surface with an elegant nose band. Tear-resistant webbing soft and easy-care faux fur imitation lambskin – padding the pads can be attached to the nose, neck and cheek pieces and washable pin buckle fasteners on both sides for optimal centring further adjustment in the chin area matt silver fittings. Vogue Headcollar &

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10 Top Gifts for Horse Lovers

Buying gifts for horse lovers can be difficult. Do you buy for the horse or them? What do you buy someone who enjoys spending time with horses? This guide aims to help you find that perfect gift, especially as it’s been put together by horse lovers. No matter what the time of the year, relatives are often left scratching their heads over what to buy (so you’re not alone don’t worry). We’ve whittled down the 1000’s of products on offer and included items we know they’ll love. Please note: This article contains affiliate links. To learn more please click here.

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Hi-Viz Gear – a must have all year round

Hi-viz gear for horses and riders is a must-have. Whether it’s early spring, summer or winter, wearing gear that helps both you and your horse be seen is essential. Our article below looks at why it is so important to wear garments alongside what you can expect to find at the retailers. This article contains affiliate links which help support our business. Click here to learn more about affiliate links. Why Wear Hi-Viz? There are many more reasons why hi-viz gear should be worn all year round. In the summer, the bright lights cast shadows causing poor visibility for motorists

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3 Joint Supplements For Older Horses

Joint supplements for older horses are a good way to maintain musculoskeletal health throughout work and retirement. Ensuring condition in the structures involved with the horse’s movement and motion is imperative to longevity and health. So, this raises the question: What should we look for in our chosen joint supplements for the older horse? This article takes a look at a variety of questions that surround joint supplements for older horses while taking a look at 3 top products on the market. Why Do Older Horses Need A Joint Supplement? First, it helps to know why older horses can benefit

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Bizzy Bites Horse Toy and Lick Review

In this article, we review the Bizzy Bites toy and lick. The Brand were kind enough to supply us with a Bizzy Bites ball and lick. The Bizzy Bites ball is quite large, with the lick fitting inside the toy (ball). The outer structure is solid and features small round solid lumps on two sides, and long grooves on the other, making the toy ideal for our younger horse as it acts as a teether for younger horses. The ball comes in two colours, pink and blue, and a short rope is included. A Bizzy wall bracket is available to

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Best Cooler Rugs for Horses

Discover the best cooler rugs for horses in our buyer’s guide below. Whether you’ve been competing, or simply want a rug to help cool your horse after exercise, coolers and fleeces are a must-have for any horse owner. Benefits of a cooler rug Cooler rugs are available in a variety of weights which are better for use at different times of the year, which is why it’s worth having more than one. A heavier cooler is typically used in the winter, whereas a thin sheet or mesh type is for the summer. Overall, there are many benefits to a cooler

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Best Lightweight Turnout Rugs this Spring

Here we take a look at the BEST lightweight turnout rugs for horses and ponies this spring. With winter behind us, we may now be turning our attention to lightweight rugs in a bid to keep our horse warm and dry, as April showers commence. All rugs featured here are a 0g fill. We’ve even included a few must-have accessories too. This article features affiliate links*. Prints The wild print trend continues to bloom this spring with the usual selection of themed turnout rugs hitting the market. From the much-loved Thelwell characters to crown prints and lightning bolts – we’ve

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