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Luscious Likits NEW flavour Mango and Rasberry flavour Likit The imaginative team at Likit Products have come up with a scrummy new Mango and Raspberry Likit, just in time for the summer months. Designed to be used in conjunction with the popular Boredom Breaker and Likit Holder stable toys, this limited edition flavour has two fruity layers and is sure to be a big hit with inquisitive equines. other products in the range: [amazon_link asins=’B007Y545U0′ template=’ProductLink’ store=’evehoruk-21′ marketplace=’UK’ link_id=’02bfe559-4b99-11e8-935f-69bce5f67a9a’] Visit www.likit.co.uk for the full range. Suzanne AshtonSuzanne Ashton, Founder of Everything…

COMP NOW CLOSED – LUCKY WINNER CHRISTINE DODD  Win Tickets to The Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show The 2018 Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show is taking place from June 13 to 17 in the stunning grounds of Bolesworth Castle near Tattenhall, Chester – and here one lucky winner will win a pair of tickets for the Sunday to this fantastic event. If you’re a fan of world-class showjumping, international dressage and high-end shopping and dining, you won’t want to miss out on this great competition to win yourself tickets to…

There’s no doubt about it, fathers day gifts are available in abundance. Best Dad mugs, cufflinks, magnets and key-rings, all staple items of the shopping list ahead of the big day. But what about those dads who are just as horse-mad as we are? Here we take a look at a selection of items available for the equestrian dad. Staple gift item alert – Socks! Barbour Mens Coastal Stripe Sock Gift Set from Barbour – Mens Coastal Stripe Sock Gift Set. Treat your dad to the Barbour Coastal Sock gift set.…

What better way to spend a day off with your horse, riding, enjoying the fresh air and getting some exercise! It’s important to stay hydrated due to the physical activities required such as mucking out, riding, organising the hay barn and grooming etc. Those points aside, the dust alone can also make you super thirsty too. All types of activities will involve loss of bodily fluids, even if you don’t necessarily notice this at the time. Taking a flask down the yard is a popular choice for ‘coffee heads’ but have…

Product Feature These Dublin Childs Prime Gel Knee Patch Breeches in beige are perfect for any young rider out-showing this season, whether it be in hand, or riding! The Prime Breeches are crafted with technical fabric and are designed for style and freedom of movement. At the knee, the Prime Jodhpurs feature Ezi-Grip Gel knee patches, which really are perfect for little riders wanting additional stability in the saddle. Our Thoughts These breeches are super comfortable and durable, and kids really do look the part. Belt loops are a great addition…

Product feature Discover the Dublin Ladies Ascent Prime Gel Full Seat Mid Rise Breeches in White. Perfect for competitions or training, these breeches provide optimal comfort and style. Dublin Ladies Ascent Prime Gel Full Seat Mid Rise Breeches, in White, are perfect for the season ahead. Whether it’s out at competitions, or training at home, the Dublin Ascent Breeches are perfect for a variety of occasions. The Ascent Breeches feature a mid-height rise, providing maximum comfort and a cosy fit. With technological fabric, the Ascent Breeches are engineered for optimal…

Choosing a competition jacket Tips on choosing a competition jacket… Competition jackets form a vital part of a show outfit. Long gone are the days of plain black or navy jackets, but instead there are not only many colour combinations to choose from, but stylish trims and hints of diamantés too. Materials and fit have also come along  – softshell jackets have become increasingly popular, both breathable and more comfortable, they also provide a much tighter and often flattering fit. At RB Equestrian, there are a large range of jackets…

Red Alert! Libertine Jacket by Egality Freedom from The Spanish Boot Company Product feature This beautiful Libertine Jacket by Egality Freedom from The Spanish Boot Company is your new wardrobe lust after. This stunning Military inspired jacket is styled in a cosy wool blend fabric and features a parade of bold buttons down the front lapels, cuffs and across on the back also. The jacket can be worn undone as shown or buttoned up for a sharp double breasted silhouette. The jacket has been cut to flatter with a hemline…

Launched in 2018 and complete with a rather cool Carrot Print, the Bridleway Ontario lightweight standard neck turnout remains a good option for protecting your horse against spring and summer showers. Since launching, this rug has also been seen in horse and doughnut prints* (featured below). It was one of the first types of ‘funky print’ rugs welcomed to the market, which historically only featured solid colours of blue, red, and green. It has since evolved in design featuring a better fit to the horse, with the addition of gussets.…

Overreach Boots for the field Protect your horse this spring with a pair of overreach boots for the field. Overreach injuries are easily avoided with correctly fitting boots. Overreach boots can be valuable for turnout as well as for riding in, especially for horses prone to pulling off front shoes. Ideally, when looking to protect horses legs, boots should fit snug to the horse, be clean and where overreach boots are used, they should not be too tight. Overreach boots are designed to sit just above the coronet band and…

Nettex Substi-Bute – Help to Maximise Mobility and Comfort Nettex Substi-Bute is a ground breaking unique and innovative natural supplement that does not contain Devil’s Claw or any other prohibitive substances. The two products in the Nettex Substi-Bute Range are the Impact Syringe and Maintenance Powder, both containing herbal extracts, plus vitamins C & E which are vital anti-oxidants. Nettex Substi-Bute Impact Syringe is ideal for all horses and ponies to help maintain mobility and flexibility, especially when fast results are required. It is ideal to help ease minor bumps…

From Zelda to Star Stable: How Horses Have Found a Home in Video Gaming When you think about video gaming, the chances are that the first things that come to mind might include guiding a surprisingly acrobatic Italian plumber around a challenging obstacle course or simply battling aliens on some intergalactic adventure in deep space. In contrast, one of the last things you might imagine is playing a game in which riding a horse plays a key role in the action. However, while you may not immediately draw a link between our…

Nettex Fly Repellent Advanced – Say goodbye to flies, Say Nettex Nettex Fly Repellent Advanced is an extra strength spray which offers long-lasting repellency from biting insects, flies and midges. Product Information Summer can be a challenging time for horses and ponies, as they constantly battle to keep flies and other irritating flying insects away. However, the good news is that help is at hand with Nettex’s Fly Repellent Advanced. It’s extra strength formula offers long-lasting repellency from biting insects, flies and midges. This fly repellent is ideal for all horses and ponies…

Discover a selection of field licks for horses Field licks are a great way to add a nutritional supplement and/or can act as a boredom breaker (enrichment) to your horse’s day. For horses that are on a low-sugar diet, due to the risk of laminitis or other health-related problems, molasses-free licks are now also available. Field licks that include garlic are also recommended to help naturally repel flies. There are others that work on calming by providing essential ingredients known to ‘chill the horse out’. You may choose to leave a couple…

Body Protectors 2018 Update with RB Equestrian As of 1st January 2018 body protectors labelled with the BETA 2000 standard will no longer be accepted by: The Pony Club, British Eventing and British Riding Clubs What we say about this at RB Equestrian: –           if your body protector is labelled 2000 then it is OLD!  Regardless of whether you are competing under rules or not we would strongly advise you replace it; –           body protectors do have a lifespan and as a general rule we would recommend you replace yours…

Top Tips to Beat the Freeze from HorseHage & Mollichaff! With truly wintry conditions throughout most of the UK, freezing temperatures and snow on the ground, here are some top tips on how to help keep your equine friends as happy and comfortable as possible, despite the ‘Beast From The East’ and Storm Emma doing their best to wreak havoc in many areas.   Beat the stable blues! With many horses restricted to their box due to ice and snow preventing turnout or exercise, there are lots of things you…

Saddle Science is a relatively new field of study which; despite its infancy is gaining a phenomenal amount of attention and interest in the subject continues to grow. So what is saddle science? According to Research Director of Coast Performance Saddles Lisa Fay, Saddle Science is “the study of the interaction between the horse, rider and saddle using scientific methods and statistical analysis. In this article, Fay takes a look at the research surrounding the area and how, as a saddle manufacturer, they aim to improve the concept. Many equine…

NEW EQUIGLO Quick Soak Beet – Great for Horses Prone to Laminitis New EQUIGLO Quick Soak 10 MINUTE BEET is an ideal source of fibre for all horses and ponies, particularly those prone to, or at risk from, laminitis. A convenient and safe feed made from British-grown, non-GM unmolassed beet flakes, it is low in sugar and starch, highly digestible and acts as a natural probiotic for healthy gut function. The feed provides an excellent supply of non-heating, steady energy for working horses and ponies, and can be used as…

TopSpec Electrolytes – NEW for 2018 One of Britain’s leading feed suppliers have just launched a brand new product for 2018, TopSpec Electrolytes. Designed to replace lost salts from sweating, the new supplement will join an already high quality based feed range from the well known brand. What are electrolytes? Some minerals are also called electrolytes. This is because when dissolved in body fluids they carry spare ions which give them an electrical charge. Electrolytes use this charge to help control the water balance in a horse, trying to maintain a…

Suppliers of trophies for Grand National races share a rare insight into the work that goes into creating iconic trophies. Each springtime over the last 10 years, the highly regarded gift and trophy company Inkerman are tasked with providing over 70 + trophies for the three day Grand National meeting at Aintree. This year, they have shared a rare insight into how these trophies and awards are created. Each year, Inkerman work with over eight elite craft workshops across England who are experts in crafting prestigious sporting awards. The process…

The Best Racecourse Venues and Hotels around the World All true racing aficionados know that nothing compares to actually being at a race. 3D television is all well and good, and it must be said that these days the coverage is phenomenal; but it can never quite put across the atmosphere of the racecourse itself when it’s just bursting with excitement and every spectator, rider, horse, man, woman and child is full of adrenalin! The inevitable question then is… which racecourses are the best, and perhaps just as importantly (though…