Caring for your Riding Helmet
Caring for your Riding Helmet Riding helmets are the most important piece of equipment that a rider possesses and is often the most neglected. We spend money and time cleaning and polishing our
How does spring grass affect your horses’ diet?
How does spring grass affect your horses’ diet? Warmer weather, daylight savings – it is easy to say that the season of spring is a favourite to most horse owners! And as much
Why do we lunge horses?
Why do we lunge horses? Is your horse feeling a little fresh from all the spring grass? Or are they coming back after a long spell over winter? As the saying goes, when
The three stages of parturition in horses
The three stages of parturition in horses When foaling a mare down it is important to recognise each stage of the foaling process during parturition, and be able to assess
Hoof Care for Pregnant Mares
Hoof Care for Pregnant Mares Why is hoof care important? Throughout the breeding and foaling season, a question often considered by horse owners relates to the hoof care for pregnant mares
Worming Pregnant Mares
Worming Pregnant Mares Should I worm my pregnant mare? Deworming pregnant mares is one protocol that most horse owners consider carefully before administering. In general, many are uncertain of the