Rainy weather and muddy fields are certainly a horse owner’s worst nightmare! Unfortunately, mud comes hand-in-hand with horse ownership, especially at this time of year. As the typically British weather battles on, we must be cautious of equine skin conditions, the one in question today is referred to…
Autumn is well and truly upon us, the nights are quickly drawing in and we are getting ready to adapt to another British winter of looking after our four legged friends. Are you finding yourself in need of a new coat or jacket to keep you warm and…
October is well and truly underway -The days are getting cooler and the autumnal flush of grass growth is upon us. As equestrians, we brace ourselves for winter’s mud and boggy fields, but what if we could avoid this? Keep reading to find out the best paddock maintenance…
With September quickly coming to an end, clipping season is fast approaching! The nights are drawing in and our horse’s coats are getting darker, thicker, and appearing duller than usual. If needed, most equestrians will start clipping in the next couple of weeks and continue through winter until…
Everyone loves a recommendation. Our new ‘Favourite Things’ Blog feature aims to share staff and customers favourite purchases and explain why they are so good! First in the spotlight is Protexin’s Gut Balancer – £15.99 for 400g / £25.99 for 700g. What Protexin have to say Gut Balancer is an everyday palatable probiotic…
Have you ever been poo-picking your horse’s field and come across small pink armadillo-shaped blobs? These are in-fact bot fly eggs. The larvae have been enjoying winter inside the horse’s stomach before passing in droppings the following spring. Once passing, the larvae mature into bot flys and begin…
Have you been browsing our website to find the perfect pair of boots for your horse but don’t know where to start? Equilibrium have put together a handy guide which explains the use, pros & cons of their most popular horse boots! Keep reading to find out more. Choosing the…
It’s that time of the year again! Competition season is well underway and despite the weather trying its hardest to disrupt events – riders up and down the country have been towing their horses far and wide to compete against others for regional qualifications and to gain points.…
We’re thrilled to be stocking the latest products from NAF, the Metazone collection. Formulated specifically to Manage, Relieve and Control, NAF Five Star Metazone is an effective Five Star nutraceutical for the management of horses who need something extra. Keep reading to find out more about this exciting…
Seasonal care guide: How to rug your horse according to the weather Every owner wants to keep their horse happy and healthy all year round, and a crucial part of equine care is enabling your horse to regulate their temperature. Below, Katie Allen-Clarke from Horse & Country shares…
