Category: Horse & Rider

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…

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…

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…

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…

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’…

Tips for Anxious Horses on Bonfire Night Here are 5 Top Tips for anxious horses to help manage fright this Bonfire Night. Bonfire Night fireworks can be fun for some when organised in a way that safety is considered for all – including animals in the surrounding areas. However, as many horse owners know, the week leading up to, alongside the night itself (and thereafter) can be a very unpleasant experience for both human and equine. With COVID persisting, and the lockdown imminent, fear and worry is more so relevant…