Magazine Archives

Equine BioSecurity: Healthy practices for any horse owner

07/06/202214/06/2022 News Team

Setting up handwashing points is an easy way to improve hygiene and biosecurity on any yard.

Equine BioSecurity: Healthy practices for any horse owner Biosecurity is a fundamental process of helping keep our horses safe, as successful measures can help prevent the transition of infectious diseases. Whether you look after your horse yourself or pay a livery service to do so, it’s wise to practice safety measures throughout our interaction with our fellow equines. In this……...

Premium Content

Sorry, this content is for members only. Visit the site and login to read, or you can join our membership for only £2.99 a month for access to over 1,500 magazine articles. It helps more than you know, and allows us to keep publishing great content, like this, to horse owners and enthusiasts like you.

Showing Turnout and Etiquette

31/05/202231/05/2022 News Team

Showing Turnout and Etiquette: Tips for Success Showing turnout and etiquette so you and your horse don’t lose your cool There are many different types of showing classes, from in-hand to working hunter. It can be difficult to know where to start when it comes to requirements for the rider, etiquette and the turnout of the horse. There can be……...

Premium Content

Hi-Viz Horse Rider Gear Guide for Equestrians 2022

14/02/202214/02/2022 News Team

Hi-Viz Horse Rider Gear Guide for Equestrians 2022 With a plethora of Hi-Viz horse rider gear available for equestrians, we’ve rounded up a selection of what caught our eye for your spring, summer, autumn and winter 2022 wardrobe. As riders, it’s essential we equip ourselves, and our horses, with adequate hi-viz riding gear before we step foot and hoof off the…...

Premium Content

Top hacking out tips for a confidence boost

15/11/201903/04/2022 News Team

Top hacking out tips for a confidence boost Reduce spooking and gain more confidence with these simple tips for hacking out. With hacking already posing dangers from erratic road users, spooking can only make situations worse when out and about. As riders have naturally begun opting for safer off-road routes, horses can often miss out on great hacking benefits as…...

Premium Content

Why Do Horses Develop Stable Vices?

12/11/2019 News Team

Why Do Horses Develop Stable Vices? As horse owners, we have all seen horses complete strange and unpurposeful behaviours, otherwise know as stereotypies or stable vices. However, it begs the question, why do horses develop stable vices? As we start diving into winter, our horses are more likely to be stabled and owners may begin to notice this environment challenging the…...

Premium Content

The Only Heavyweight Stable Rug You’ll Need This Winter

07/11/2019 News Team

Heavyweight Stable Rugs You Need This Winter On the hunt for a new stable rug? Well, we’ve just found the only heavyweight stable rug you’ll need this winter! With winter well and truly on our doorstep, we’ve all either clipped or are about to clip our horses, relieving them of their furry coats. As the nights begin to become chillier,…...

Premium Content

The Ultimate Medium Weight Turnout Rugs

17/10/2019 News Team

The Ultimate Medium Weight Turnout Rugs Finding a turnout rug with all the features you need can be hard! And, as the days become colder, darker and wetter, we’re all on the hunt to bring an extra layer of cosiness into our horse’s life! So, it’s time to put away all your no fill and lightweight turnouts and start bringing…...

Premium Content

Mud Fever 101

08/10/2019 News Team

Mud Fever 101 Wet, cold winters. Long, dark nights. Mud above your ankles. It’s all part of the ‘fun’ of keeping horses in Great Britain. And while we have just had one of the hottest, driest summers in decades, chances are that winter will not be so kind. We can only hope that the coming winter season will not be…...

Premium Content

What To Wear In The Mud – Equestrian Apparel

04/10/2019 News Team

What To Wear In The Mud – Equestrian Apparel Not sure what to wear in the mud? Manage the mud is style this winter, with our favourite and essential items to see you through the season! From waterproof essentials, to clothing that will keep your best at their best, we’ve found all the gear to keep you clean, dry and…...

Premium Content

Muddy Field Management For Your Horse

01/10/2019 News Team

Muddy Field Management For Your Horse Managing muddy paddocks can be a nightmare! Not only does the mud ruin perfectly polished coats, it can cause detrimental effects on our horse’s health and wellbeing. Being an inevitable feature of winter, as horse owners, we can prepare in advance! Why not take our simple muddy field management steps into consideration, as the…...

Premium Content

Improve Your Riding Position With Emma Malone

26/09/201910/04/2022 News Team

Improve Your Riding Position With Emma Malone Riding position is a key factor in strength, balance and functionality during your horse’s ridden performance. However, when on top of the horse, riders can find it hard to break old habits, leaving themselves and horse’s unable to achieve their full potential, plus become more at risk to injury! So, how can you…...

Premium Content

Monitoring Equine Colic – Signs & Symptoms

19/09/2019 News Team

Monitoring Equine Colic – Signs & Symptoms As the season changes, so do our horse’s day to day routines which means we need to be extra vigilant when monitoring equine colic symptoms. Routine is so important to horses and even though we try our best to maintain a daily schedule, the changeable weather, life commitments and unpredictable circumstances, can all…...

Premium Content

7 Steps To Reduce The Risk Of Colic Through Feeding

17/09/2019 News Team

7 Steps To Reduce The Risk Of Colic Through Feeding with Castle Horse Feeds Did you know you can reduce the risk of colic through feeding your horse correctly?! Horses have a unique digestive system, finely tuned to efficiently digest a constant supply of low…...

Premium Content

Layer Up – Equestrian Base Layers

05/09/2019 News Team

Geoff Billington in his, now famous, Superman Outfit

Layer Up – Equestrian Base Layers Start preparing for the winter weather and layer up with these stylish equestrian base layers for the Autumn/Winter season. Falling back into routine can be hard, so why not treat yourself to a ‘pick me up’! Practical and perfect for the changeable weather of autumn, you can wear them by themselves or with multiple…...

Premium Content

The importance of routine for horses

03/09/201903/04/2022 News Team

The importance of routine for horses The importance of routine for horses cannot be stressed enough. It is one simple step all horse owners take in their day to day activities to keep their horse’s mental and physical health in tip-top condition. As the seasons change, so do our routines. Longer days mean more time out grazing, however, a sudden…...

Premium Content

Autumn Feeding Tips For Horses

30/08/2019 News Team

Autumn Feeding Tips For Horses As autumn rapidly approaches, it leaves owners searching for autumn feeding tips for their horses. With the risk of condition loss looming, or a surge of grass risking the onset of laminitis, all horse owner’s are on high alert during this in-between season. Therefore, we’ve put together a few tips on what should be altered, monitored…...

Premium Content

The Importance Of Iron In Equine Diets

28/08/2019 News Team

The Importance Of Iron In Equine Diets With major minerals, such as calcium and phosphorus, headlining our deficiency concerns, other trace minerals often go forgotten about. Although needed in much smaller amounts, trace minerals are vital to maintain optimum bodily function and play crucial roles in the development of horses. One trace mineral that seems to be on horse owner’s…...

Premium Content

Autumn Poisonous Plants For Horses

26/08/2019 News Team

Autumn Poisonous Plants For Horses There are numerous poisonous plants in the UK that can be detrimental for our horse’s health. As we focus on adding vitamins, minerals and supplements into our horse’s diet to aid their health, it can be difficult to know what should be eliminated from their diets. What plants should be on our radar and what…...

Premium Content

Preparing Paddocks For Autumn

20/08/2019 News Team

Preparing Paddocks For Autumn The nights are drawing in fast, so get preparing paddocks paddocks for autumn NOW! Make the most of the last bit of warmth and sunlight, plus be ready for anything the weather has to throw at you! You’ll be the cat who got the cream, keeping your horse turned out for longer and field conditions, safe,…...

Premium Content

Supplements For Healthy Hooves

18/07/2019 News Team

Supplements For Healthy Hooves In today’s equine nutrition market, it is hard to navigate what will and won’t work. Whilst every horse’s needs are different, there are some nutrients which are essential in supplements for healthy hooves. That’s why we have rounded up some of the best hoof supplements, to make your decision a little bit easier! These supplements contain all…...

Premium Content

How Nutrition Impacts Hoof Quality

16/07/2019 News Team

How Nutrition Impacts Hoof Quality Is there something wrong with your horse’s hooves? Ever wondered if a decifiency regarding nutrition impacts hoof quality? We have the answers! From tell-tale signs your horse may be suffering a deficiency to supplementing for optimal hoof health, we’ve rounded up everything you need to know about keeping on top of hoof condition this summer!...

Premium Content

Hoof First Aid Kit Essentials

11/07/2019 News Team

Hoof First Aid Kit Essentials With an array of hoof ailments posing a threat to our horse’s health and soundness, it is vital as owner’s we are prepared for anything. That’s why we have put together some Hoof First Aid Kit essentials. Make sure you’re prepared for any eventuality, with these essential first aid items. With your summer hoof care…...

Premium Content

Hoof Ailments: Signs There Is Something Wrong

10/07/2019 News Team

Hoof Ailments: Signs There Is Something Wrong Knowing what hooves in good condition look like is one thing, but knowing when there could be something wrong is essential knowledge every horse owner should have. Being able to identify hoof ailments quickly is essential to reduce potential pain and suffering, plus costly vet bills. So, what are the most common hoof…...

Premium Content

The Perfect Summer Riding Accessory

26/06/2019 News Team

The Perfect Summer Riding Accessory A common sight in any warm up arena is horse’s wearing fly veils. Otherwise known as ear bonnets or ‘hats’ to the less well-versed onlooker, this riding accessory is not just a fashion statement. It could just be the perfect summer riding accessory for the summer sun! Working to muffle sounds, fly veils reduce sudden,…...

Premium Content

Health Benefits Of Turnout For Horses

11/06/2019 News Team

Health Benefits of Turnout For Horses With summer in full swing, there are still a few horse owners who are apprehensive to turnout their horse. The list of excuses why owners don’t turn out their horses is endless, with the risk of injury, ill-health, and discomfort being the main reasons, as the benefits of turnout are forgotten. However, for those……...

Premium Content