At last, after 16 months of owning Rosco, we finally did our first BE event at Breckenbrough! We decided to go in at 90 level to hopefully give him a gentler first event. After a very early and cold start (-1c ), the sun came out for a…
What is laminitis? Laminitis is an extremely painful condition in horses, ponies and donkeys which is caused from the disruption of blood flow to the laminae (tissue) within the hoof. The laminae becomes inflamed which causes the pedal bone to become unstable – in severe cases this can…
Hello all, my name is Laura and I am the name behind the marketing and social media at R&R Country and pictured below is Ranger, my 16.3hh Irish Sports Horse. Today I will be discussing products, in particular my new fantastic new Bates Advanta Monoflap Eventing saddle that I…
With copious amounts of horse therapy rugs on the market, it is hard to know what rug is best for your horse’s needs. Therapeutic horse rugs are designed to assist with maintaining peak condition as well as aiding muscle recovery and reduce tension. Horse therapy rugs work using…
Knowing what bridle to purchase for your horse can be a difficult decision, especially when you have to take into consideration your chosen discipline, your horse’s comfort, and the overall purpose and benefits of the bridle. To help make this a little clearer, we have combined some insightful…
What Is Laminitis? Laminitis is simply known as an incredibly painful disease that affects horse’s hoofs… However the scientific definition describes laminitis as the inflammation of the laminae of the hoof- this inflammation of the laminae leads to extreme pain and instability of the coffin bone in the hoof. Many people…
Your horse’s tack may well be the most expensive equestrian purchase you make – this is why it is important to look after your tack and clean it on a regular basis to preserve the longevity of its life! Whether you own leather tack, or synthetic, cleaning your tack…
If you are unable to ride, whether that’s because you are short of time, or restricted by the weather, we have 5 ways that you can keep your horse fit from the ground, and there is not a saddle in sight! In-Hand Work It may sound bizarre to some,…
If you’re planning to dabble in the world of showjumping this year, you may already know that the British Showjumping rules for whips and bats have changed for 2020. Here’s the lowdown on what these changes may mean for you, and suggestions for eligible show gear if yours…
Colic has long been a mysterious condition among the equestrian community. Colic is classed as the most common medical emergency in horses and ponies so it is surprising to learn that 90% of horse owners do not feel confident in spotting the early signs of colic (The University…