Well, as I sit here at my desk watching the rain lash down and a steady stream of leaves gaily float past my office window, I cannot continue in my rather delusional state of denial at the existence of autumn. If I needed further proof, one look at the state of Dilmun’s body hair leaves […]
This is a tricky subject to write about because I am feeling pretty uninspired by this topic in my life. Maybe that means I’m a good person to give advice on this? Or maybe it means I’m the worst… let’s find out. It seems that every time something good comes along in my life, or […]
Do any of the following describe your horse? Young horse, horse in light work, horse in heavy work, performance horse, horse in recovery, or senior horse? If so, your horse may be at risk for painful joint problems, because arthritic changes have been found in all these types of horses. In fact, a 1999 study […]
Dear diary, I am writing this hiding under a hedge, hiding from my mother, mini-mother, dad and even the boss lady. I am quite simply in fear of my life, my manhood and my feathers; I need urgent rescue and repatriation to my home, the Emerald Isle, as soon as possible, and not because I […]
It was always our overall plan to do feature shows leading up to August and then come home for some down time. For us, it gives us an opportunity to see where we are at, assess how the team are doing and create a plan for the rest of the year. It is also nice […]
I’ve had quite a few horses in my life and I believe that most of them chose me. My first pony Dolly was meant for my cousin, but he wasn’t interested in horses and Dolly didn’t seem to care much for him. I loved Dolly though and she always knickered when she saw me and […]
Looking for a rug collection with style and substance aplenty? Then look no further than Weatherbeeta’s latest range to keep your horse cosy year-round. Whether it’s a warming exercise sheet or heavy-duty turnout you need, it’s all here – just in time. You know your horse better than anyone, so you know exactly what he’ll […]
Taking place on 12 September at the British Show Horse Association Hunter Championship Show at Addington, the long-awaited SEIB Search for a Star Riding for the Disabled Championship final, now in its third year, wowed judges and spectators alike. This championship offers competitors the chance to compete in their own classes, alongside non-disabled riders – […]
Qualifying for HOYS is no mean feat, whether showjumping or dressage is your game. However, getting one horse to both categories is virtually unheard of – in fact, it’s only ever happened once. Vicky Mitson, Commercial Director for Science Supplements, has managed to double that statistic. Vicky and Buster, a 17 year old Irish bred […]
We get a lot of questions about grazing muzzles, so in this video, Dr. Lydia Gray, SmartPak Staff Veterinarian and Medical Director, talks about the results of a recent study done on the effects of grazing muzzles. Hear the results for yourself – you might be surprised by the findings! Plus, make sure to ask […]