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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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   Suzanne AshtonSuzanne Ashton, Founder of Everything Horse (Est, 2012), has a BA Hons in Marketing Management and a Diploma in Equine Science. Suzanne has ridden and owned horses all her life and…

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…

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…

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…

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! Suzanne AshtonSuzanne Ashton, Founder of Everything Horse (Est, 2012), has a BA Hons in Marketing Management and a Diploma in Equine Science. Suzanne has ridden and owned horses all her life and has twelve…

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 for the arrival of your new horse can make a…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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’…

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…

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…