Horse Insurance Explained: Cover, Exclusions and Claims
Owning a horse brings years of joy, but it also brings real financial risk. One bout of colic, a paddock injury or a trailer accident can leave you with a vet bill you never planned for. Horse insurance gives you a financial safety net, so your horse can get the care...
Bowed Tendon in Horses: Causes, Signs and Recovery Time
A bowed tendon is one of the most common soft-tissue injuries in performance horses. It can end a racing career, sideline a show jumper for a year or simply interrupt a happy hacker’s routine. Knowing what causes it, how to spot it early and what recovery...
Portugal’s Ancient Riding Breed: The Lusitano Horse
The Lusitano horse is one of the oldest riding horses in the world. Known for its proud head, thick flowing mane and elevated movement, this Portuguese breed has carried soldiers into battle, performed in royal riding schools and competed at the Olympic Games. This...
How to Ride a Half Pass in Dressage – A Step-by-Step Guide
A well-ridden half pass looks effortless. The horse flows across the arena on a diagonal, bent softly in the direction of travel, with its legs crossing in an even rhythm. Getting there takes strength, suppleness and accurate riding, and a weakness in your...
Equine Hydrotherapy and Water Treadmills Explained
Many riders think of taking their horse into water as a fun outing. But water can also be a serious training and recovery tool. Equine hydrotherapy is used by racing yards, top eventers and happy hackers alike, and it can help with everything from tendon injuries to...
Feeding Senior Horses | Diet Changes That Help
Horses are living longer than ever. Better veterinary care and nutrition mean many stay active into their late twenties and even their thirties. As a horse ages, though, its body changes in ways that affect how it eats, chews and digests food. Feeding senior horses...
Why the Holsteiner Horse Dominates the Show Jumping Arena
The Holsteiner horse is one of the most respected sport horses on the planet. Bred in northern Germany for centuries, it has moved from farm work and war to the top of international show jumping. This guide covers where the breed came from, what it looks like, how it...
The History of The Grand National | Fences and Famous Wins
The Grand National is the most famous steeplechase in the world. It is run every April at Aintree Racecourse near Liverpool, and horses jump 30 fences over roughly 4 miles 2½ furlongs. An estimated 500 to 600 million people in more than 140 countries watch it,...