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Why do I like horses? - a poem

Why do I like horses? - a poem

Why do I like horses? I reckon I must be mad, My mother wasn't horsey And neither was my dad.   But the madness hit me early And it hit...

Why do I like horses? - a poem

Why do I like horses? I reckon I must be mad, My mother wasn't horsey And neither was my dad.   But the madness hit me early And it hit...

Grazing muzzles for horses and ponies

Grazing Muzzles

Grazing muzzles are often frowned upon, especially by non-horsey people, or by equestrians that have never had the misfortune of trying to manage a lami-prone pony or one with insulin...

Grazing Muzzles

Grazing muzzles are often frowned upon, especially by non-horsey people, or by equestrians that have never had the misfortune of trying to manage a lami-prone pony or one with insulin...

Irish horse and pony featuring lots of hair and whiskers

Think About Leaving Those Whiskers Alone

Horses and ponies come wide in a range of shapes and sizes, and in a wide variety of hairiness too.  Regardless of the type or breed of the horse or...

Think About Leaving Those Whiskers Alone

Horses and ponies come wide in a range of shapes and sizes, and in a wide variety of hairiness too.  Regardless of the type or breed of the horse or...

feeding the overweight shetland pony

Feeding the Overweight Pony in Winter

Many horses and ponies in Ireland are good- doers, or what some people would describe as easy keepers. These horses and ponies will find their weight creeps up during the...

Feeding the Overweight Pony in Winter

Many horses and ponies in Ireland are good- doers, or what some people would describe as easy keepers. These horses and ponies will find their weight creeps up during the...

Horse bit fitting guide

Choosing the correct size of bit for your horse

 Bit size considerations:  The width of your horses mouth. The thickness of your horses lips. The side of your horses tongue. The mouthpiece of bit selected. The bit ring style...

Choosing the correct size of bit for your horse

 Bit size considerations:  The width of your horses mouth. The thickness of your horses lips. The side of your horses tongue. The mouthpiece of bit selected. The bit ring style...

A horse outdoors wearing a waterproof turnout hood with detachable hood.

Rugging your Horse - For Turnout

Things to consider when choosing your horses turnout rugs: Is he clipped, unclipped or partially clipped?  Is there a field shelter? The age and health status of the horse or...

Rugging your Horse - For Turnout

Things to consider when choosing your horses turnout rugs: Is he clipped, unclipped or partially clipped?  Is there a field shelter? The age and health status of the horse or...