Category: Magazine

Will he ever be straight!? Part 2 Training Series with Tor Fenwick Moving on from the initial steps of the Training Scale, here dressage rider and trainer, Tor Fenwick, concentrates on how to ride the young horse straight.   It’s the challenge that every rider faces at every level. The most difficult element to achieve in training is straightness. Straightness is the horses front legs and hind legs on the same two tracks and the head and neck in the centre of the chest… Straight. Sounds easy doesn’t it? However…

7 Myths About Horse Owners #giggles #horses #EverythingHorse Who’d be a horse owner hey?! Here’s 7 top myths,and realities, about modern day horse owners…. Every horse owner is rich/loaded/mega loaded/has loads of money Wrong! We are all ‘skint’ as we spend all of our hard earned cash on our horses Horse owners are stuck up/snooty Wrong! – Someone help me up on my steed, said no horse owner ever! More like I wish this horse would stand still while I tear my new £19.99 jods trying to get on …. Riding…

Horse and Rider feature – Laura Renwick and Bintang II – As one of the country’s leading lady show jumpers, Laura Renwick is known for forming great partnerships with her horses. This unbreakable bond of trust with her horses has helped Laura to the top of her sport. A regular on the international circuit, Laura has a passion for home-produced horses, with a strong belief in giving horses time to mature and not pushing them too far too soon. Laura and her husband, John, have a string of top horses…

With the competition season always upon us, your focus is probably more on your schedule than saddle fit. However, keeping an eye on your saddle can make a huge difference between your horse being happy, healthy and in winning form to being in discomfort with reduced performance in the arena. In this article, Tricia Bracegirdle, Saddle Technician at Childéric Saddles UK, shares a case study of adjusting a saddle fit following a horse changing shape to illustrate a common problem and how it can be solved. If you are in…

Glue on Horse Shoes Glue on Horse Shoes take the equestrian industry by storm… Glushu are a new generation of “glue on horseshoes” that are taking the UK and Europe by storm. An appetite for problem solving and a passion for hoof care brought together Gateshead Engineer John Wright and international Glue manufacturers Glue-U respectively to create a brand new glue on horse shoe for the 21st Century horse market. Thanks to a combination of innovative design and the advances of glue technology Glushu have overcome the problems inherent in…

Luxe Saddle Pad from Equitheme Luxe Saddle Pad from Equitheme Sizes include full and dressage. RRP: £33.90. Luxe Saddle Pad from Equithème The Equithème Luxe Saddle Pad is ideal for horses who have sensitive skin or are subject to chafing injuries, as this new saddle pad is entirely lined with soft touch synthetic sheepskin. Inside it also has 10mm of foam padding to provide optimum comfort between the horse and the saddle. Available in either Black or White with square quilting, this classic and smart saddle pad does the job…

Grub’s Outline Performance Boot – NEW The Grub’s Outline Performance Boot – Available in Black with blue logo styling, sizes 4-8. RRP: £57.00.   The Grub’s Outline Performance Boot has refreshed been refreshed for spring/summer 2017 and is set to be a huge hit during the warmer weather. Incorporating the latest technology, the Outline sole has a simple centre seam, giving all round foot comfort. Underfoot, the 6mm Nitrocell footbed provides a soft cushioning for an athletic shoe feel and the Hexzorb technology in the heel absorbs heel strike shock for daylong comfort.…

Lydia Duce, an Equestrian Entrepreneur in the Making #EverythingHorseMagazine When we caught up with Lydia Duce, founder of stylish and affordable equestrian brand LD Equestrian, to say we were shocked to learn of all she has achieved at such a young age would be an understatement. At 22, Lydia has launched a global brand of equestrian clothing, designed to reinvent equestrian style. Here, Lydia takes 10 minutes out of her busy schedule to talk to us about the idea behind the brand and her plans for LD Equestrian moving forward.  …

Campaign ‘Glow Means Slow’ Aims for Law Change #EverythingHorseMagazine The ‘Glow Means Slow’ Campaign is the latest bid to encourage riders to remain safe, whilst calling for the law to change, to make wearing Hi-Viz compulsory for riders when using the road. We got in touch with the founder of the campaign, Sarah Johnson, to find out more. A variety of different people; ramblers, dog walkers, cyclists and horse riders all use the roads daily. It is becoming more and more apparent over recent years that many riders are not wearing…

Does your horse hate the mounting block? Does he or she step away when you go to mount, or even worse still act as if they are an imminent threat to life? Then help is at hand! In this article, ex-racehorse retraining Victoria Bax helps out a reader who was struggling to get their horse stood quietly and safely next to a mounting block. Emma Louise Gallagher wrote: My 18hh ex-racer is petrified of mounting blocks! I’ve been trying for 4 years now!? plus he hates people stood on the block…

euro-star and Hannah Biggs Share Top Tips on Comfort in the Competition Arena As we head into the warmer weather, euro-star and sponsored rider Hannah Biggs, share tips to keep you and your horse comfortable in the competition arena. For the rider euro-star, are well known for their fashionable, technical clothing designed to suit riders across all disciplines. You work hard to provide the best for your horses and that’s why, we at euro-star, work hard to give you the best that you deserve. Our breeches are our symbol of excellence; designed…

Rehome My Horse – The structured approach. Owned and managed by horse owners, Rehome My Horse is a forward focussed equestrian business with a difference! Focusing on ‘sales where the welfare of the animals is the absolute priority’ the business have flourished into a widely known, and well respected brand. We spoke with Donna Hall, founder of Rehome My Horse, to learn a little about the business and to find out how the idea came about. At Rehome My Horse we try to provide a more structured route for anyone rehoming/loaning/selling or…

WOW Equetech Denim Breeches  Featuring a full stretch Alos suede seat, these gorgeous breeches feature bold graphic contrast stitch pattern to the back pockets, integral Lycra leg panels to the hem and contrast jean style pockets. Also featuring unique embroidery to pockets and is a stonewashed finish with ultimate stretch. A stunning pair of high waisted breeches that flatter with fashion and function. RRP: £93.95 Sizes: 24 – 34 Navy/Navy and Navy/Tan www.equetech.com 01296 688 966 Suzanne AshtonSuzanne Ashton, Founder of Everything Horse (Est, 2012), has a BA Hons in…

How to protect your horse from flies this summer With the weather getting warmer here in the UK, it can be acknowledged that flies will soon become the bane of all horses’ lives once again. They’re a constant annoyance to horses; getting into their eyes and biting various parts of their bodies. We all want to ensure that we look after our horses as best as we possibly can, but it’s important to know the right products to treat your horse with before investing in them. Fortunately, there are a…

RIder Focus: Louise Saywell Discipline: Showjumping Nottinghamshire’s Louise Saywell owned her first pony, Lottie the Shetland, when she was just three-years-old, but she had to share the pony with her brother! A five-minute chat with Louise helps us to understand where her drive and passion for success comes from: Louise is critical of her early academic achievements, telling us she was never any good at school work. She feels it is a blessing that she was able to ride, so she had a prosperous future to work towards. She never…

10 Things You Didn’t Know About The Puissance… As the countdown to The Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show gets underway here we find out more about one of the most heart-stopping competitions at the show – the Equitop Myoplast Puissance. 10 Things You Didn’t Know About The Puissance… The Puissance is one of the most famous showjumping competitions in the world, designed to push both horse and rider to their ultimate limits as they clear the huge red wall. Accuracy and power are key as there is no room for…

*Sponsored Post* Do you have a problem with an overweight horse? If so this article may be just what you’re looking for. We spoke to Lisa Elliott (MSc) – nutritionist at Castle Horse Feeds and Smart Horse Nutrition, to find out how we should feed our horses to help fight the flab. Fighting the Flab Equine-Style with Smart Horse Nutrition Just as being overweight isn’t ideal for humans, the same can be said for horses! Excess weight can lead to organ damage, joint problems like arthritis and more significantly, laminitis…

Daisy Jackson’s insights into her Ambitions and the Obstacles that Lie Ahead. This month I wanted to give you a little insight into the sport of Dressage. My long term ambition has always been to compete internationally at senior level. In order to do so you need a horse that is at Grand Prix level. I prefer to train my horse to GP level rather than have a ready made horse. Even a horse that is already trained cannot be ridden without suppleness; coordination and high level of fitness from…